Top 3 Best Atchison Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,145 students in Atchison, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atchison, KS are Central School, Atchison Elementary School and Atchison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Atchison, KS Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Atchison Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Atchison, Kansas

Atchison, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Atchison, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atchison, KS include Central School, Atchison Elementary School and Atchison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atchison, KS?
3 public elementary schools are located in Atchison, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison, KS?
Atchison, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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