For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 139 students in Ashland, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, KS are Ashland Elementary School and Ashland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashland, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W 7th
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2722
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2722
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 J.e. Humphreys St.
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2814
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2814
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Ashland, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 187
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2814
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2814
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, KS include Ashland Elementary School and Ashland Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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