For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,569 students in 66720, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 174 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 66720, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66720, KS are Chanute Elementary School, Royster Middle School and Chanute High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66720 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66720, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66720, KS Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
66720, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: 1-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66720, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66720, KS include Chanute Elementary School, Royster Middle School and Chanute High School.
How many public schools are located in 66720?
3 public schools are located in 66720.
What percentage of students in 66720 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 66720 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66720?
66720 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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