For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 865 students in Baxter Springs, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Baxter Springs, KS are Central Elementary School and Baxter Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter Springs, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Baxter Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baxter Springs, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Park Ave
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Gr: 3-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Gr: PK-2 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baxter Springs, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Baxter Springs, KS include Central Elementary School and Baxter Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Baxter Springs?
4 public schools are located in Baxter Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Springs?
Baxter Springs public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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