For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,476 students in Atchison, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 542 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Atchison, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Atchison, KS are Atchison Elementary School, Atchison High School and Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atchison, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Atchison, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atchison, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Atchison, KS include Atchison Elementary School, Atchison High School and Central School.
How many public schools are located in Atchison?
4 public schools are located in Atchison.
What percentage of students in Atchison go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Atchison are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison?
Atchison public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atchison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Atchison include: Central School vs. Atchison High School, Atchison High School vs. Central School
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