Best Clay Center Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,114 students in Clay Center, KS.

The top ranked public schools in Clay Center, KS are Lincoln Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School and Clay Center Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay Center, KS public schools have an score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Clay Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clay Center, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1020 Grant
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156

Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Garfield Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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815 4th St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2125

Gr: 4-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

Clay Center Community Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
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935 Prospect Street
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232

Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Clay Center Community High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1630 Ninth St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131

Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay Center, Kansas

Clay Center, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Elearn 379 Virtual School (Closed 2023)

807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176

Gr: 6-12 | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clay Center, KS?

The top ranked public schools in Clay Center, KS include Lincoln Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School and Clay Center Community Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Clay Center?

4 public schools are located in Clay Center.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay Center?

Clay Center public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).