For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,905 students in Augusta, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 99 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Augusta, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Augusta, KS are Garfield Elementary School, Ewalt Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Augusta, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 Osage
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6601
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ewalt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2340 Greyhound Drive
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-0056
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-0056
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1812 Cron
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5415
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5415
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Augusta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 State St
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6383
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6383
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Augusta Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Ohio
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5461
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Augusta, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Augusta, KS include Garfield Elementary School, Ewalt Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Augusta?
5 public schools are located in Augusta.
What percentage of students in Augusta go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Augusta are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Augusta include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Ewalt Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Ewalt Elementary School, Ewalt Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
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