For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 3,558 students in Sumner County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 224 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Sumner County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Sumner County, KS are Caldwell Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Conway Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sumner County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 E College
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Conway Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 N. Cranmer
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2965
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2965
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: #44.
Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 N. Highland
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Washington
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Rank: #77.
Argonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E. Allen
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 69 students
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: #99.
South Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 South F
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #1111.
Oxford Online Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Argonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 N Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Belle Plaine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N. Main Street
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Belle Plaine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
614 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
South Haven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1616.
Belle Plaine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
724 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1717.
Conway Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 W. St. Louis
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2963
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #1818.
Oxford Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Caldwell Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wellington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #2121.
Wellington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caldwell Secondary School-chisholm Trail Elea
Magnet School
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wellington Virtual School
Magnet School
221 S Washington Ave
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Sumner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 N Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
201 North B
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Grades: 6
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sumner County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Sumner County, KS include Caldwell Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Conway Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sumner County?
23 public schools are located in Sumner County.
What percentage of students in Sumner County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Sumner County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County?
Sumner County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sumner County include: Argonia High School vs. Belle Plaine High School, Belle Plaine High School vs. Argonia High School, Oxford Jr/sr High School vs. Conway Springs High School
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