For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 737 students in Clay Center, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay Center, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Grant
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Gr: PK-3 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 4th St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2125
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2125
Gr: 4-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Clay Center Community Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Prospect Street
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Clay Center, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay Center, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay Center, KS include Lincoln Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School and Clay Center Community Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay Center?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clay Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay Center?
Clay Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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