For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,962 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 31%), 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Augusta, KS (2025)
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 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Augusta, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9110 Sw Haverhill Road
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6904
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6904
Gr: K-3 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1301 Helen
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-7561
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-7561
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (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. Lincoln Elementary School
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