For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,390 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Atchison County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #44.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a 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
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atchison County, KS?
4 public elementary schools are located in Atchison County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County, KS?
Atchison County, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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