For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,579 students in Wilson County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Wilson County, KS are North Lawn Elementary School, Heller Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Granby Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3011
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3011
Grades: 1-6
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Heller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Grades: PK-3
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 N 9th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Grades: 1-6
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Neodesha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3015
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3015
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 568-5725
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 568-5725
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #66.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
916 Robinson
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4172
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4172
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fredonia Early Learning Center
Magnet School
203 N. 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fredonia Virtual Academy
Magnet School
300 N 6th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4177
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4177
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
203 N 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilson County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Wilson County, KS include North Lawn Elementary School, Heller Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wilson County?
9 public schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilson County include: Neodesha High School vs. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School, Fredonia Jr./sr. High School vs. Neodesha High School, Altoona-midway Middle/high School vs. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
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