For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 305 students in Smith County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, KS are Thunder Ridge Elementary School and Smith Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Smith County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thunder Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-3
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, KS include Thunder Ridge Elementary School and Smith Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smith County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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