For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 550 students in Belle Plaine, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, KS are Belle Plaine High School, Belle Plaine Elementary School and Belle Plaine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Plaine, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Belle Plaine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belle Plaine, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Plaine High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N. Main Street
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Belle Plaine Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, KS include Belle Plaine High School, Belle Plaine Elementary School and Belle Plaine Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Belle Plaine?
3 public schools are located in Belle Plaine.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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