For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,249 students in Emporia, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 184 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Emporia, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Emporia, KS are Timmerman Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and W A White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Emporia, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timmerman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
W A White Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Logan Ave Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Emporia High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Emporia Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Grades: 5-9
| 938 students
Emporia, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Grades: 6
| 265 students
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Grades: 5
| 324 students
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Emporia, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Emporia, KS include Timmerman Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and W A White Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Emporia, KS?
8 public schools are located in Emporia, KS.
What percentage of students in Emporia, KS go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Emporia, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia, KS?
Emporia, KS public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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