For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,183 students in Coffey County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coffey County, KS are Burlington Elementary School, Lebo Elementary School and Waverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffey County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coffey County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Coffey County (2026-27)
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
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 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
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 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
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 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Coffey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Coffey County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coffey County, KS include Burlington Elementary School, Lebo Elementary School and Waverly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coffey County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Coffey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coffey County?
Coffey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Coffey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Coffey County include: Waverly Elementary School vs. Lebo Elementary School, Lebo Elementary School vs. Waverly Elementary School
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