For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,141 students in Chanute, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chanute, KS are Chanute Elementary School and Royster Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chanute, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chanute have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chanute, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Chanute, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: 1-5
| 146 students
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Grades: 1-5
| 273 students
1000 West Main St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Grades: 1-5
| 239 students
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chanute, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chanute, KS include Chanute Elementary School and Royster Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chanute?
2 public elementary schools are located in Chanute.
What is the racial composition of students in Chanute?
Chanute public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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