For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,162 students in Blue Rapids, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Blue Rapids, KS are Valley Heights Elementary School and Valley Heights Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Rapids, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Blue Rapids have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blue Rapids, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
508 Chestnut
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Gr: 3-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Gr: 7-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
3675 74th Street
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blue Rapids, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Blue Rapids, KS include Valley Heights Elementary School and Valley Heights Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Blue Rapids?
3 public schools are located in Blue Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Rapids?
Blue Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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