For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,148 students in Seward County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Seward County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Seward County, KS are Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seward County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Warren Avenue
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Pine
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Calvert
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Grades: 6-12
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Liberal Sr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #99.
Seymour Rogers Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Griffith
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Grades: PK-2
| 153 students
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
516 W 1st
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Grades: K-3
| 170 students
950 S Grant Ave
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Grades: 7-8
| 363 students
500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Grades: K-3
| 195 students
439 S Pennsylvania
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Grades: K-3
| 298 students
615 W 7th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Grades: K-3
| 176 students
836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Grades: K-3
| 287 students
840 N Washington
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Grades: PK-3
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seward County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Seward County, KS include Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Seward County, KS?
10 public schools are located in Seward County, KS.
What percentage of students in Seward County, KS go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Seward County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County, KS?
Seward County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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