Top 5 Best Coffey County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% 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 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Coffey County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
706 Niagara Street
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Lebo Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 N Ogden St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
607 Dane
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Lebo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12 W 4th St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Southern Coffey County Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 N Main
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southern Coffey County Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Third
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Waverly High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
607 Pearson
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Coffey County, KS

Coffey County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
706 Niagara
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
720 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1013 N Main St
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2608
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students

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 39% (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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