For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 820 students in Thomas County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, KS are Colby Elementary School, Brewster Elementary School and Colby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thomas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Third St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Plains Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Thomas County Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
710 West Third Str
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5000
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5000
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, KS include Colby Elementary School, Brewster Elementary School and Colby Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thomas County, KS?
4 public elementary schools are located in Thomas County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County, KS?
Thomas County, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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