For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,477 students in Coffey County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Coffey County, KS are Burlington Elementary School, Southern Coffey County High School and Lebo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffey County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Coffey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coffey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Niagara Street
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Southern Coffey County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 N Main
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Lebo Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 N Ogden St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 Dane
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Lebo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 W 4th St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Southern Coffey County Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 N Main
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Southern Coffey County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Third
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2151
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Waverly High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Pearson
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Burlington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Coffey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coffey County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Coffey County, KS include Burlington Elementary School, Southern Coffey County High School and Lebo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coffey County?
10 public schools are located in Coffey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coffey County?
Coffey County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Coffey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Coffey County include: Waverly High School vs. Southern Coffey County High School, Southern Coffey County High School vs. Waverly High School, Waverly Elementary School vs. Lebo Elementary School
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