For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,469 students in Abilene, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Abilene, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Abilene, KS are Mckinley Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School and Abilene Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abilene, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Abilene have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Abilene, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Gr: 2-3 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Gr: 4-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Abilene Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Abilene High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 N. Mulberry
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Gr: PK-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Abilene, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Abilene, KS include Mckinley Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School and Abilene Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Abilene?
6 public schools are located in Abilene.
What percentage of students in Abilene go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Abilene are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abilene?
Abilene public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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