For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,883 students in Cowley County, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 281 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cowley County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cowley County, KS are Dexter Elementary School, Udall Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowley County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Cowley County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cowley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Udall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 W. 3rd St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3632
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3632
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1045 N. Oak
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-3195
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-3195
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Dexter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Mound
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5150
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5150
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 Millington
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5136
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5136
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #99.
Udall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #1010.
C 4 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11945 292nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Central Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Winfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Viking Blvd
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #1313.
I X L Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #1414.
Country View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16300 151st Road
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5155
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5155
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #1515.
Udall High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1616.
Winfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Viking Blvd.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1717.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Harter
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5140
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5140
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1818.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Arkansas City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Frances Willard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2121.
Arkansas City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
Udall Virtual School
Magnet School
303 S. Seymour
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Grades: 3-12
| 3 students
Cowley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Charter School
302 East 4th Street
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9003
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9003
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
16921 51st Road
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5149
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5149
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
900 E 12th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Grades: PK-4
| 178 students
400 East 9th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Grades: PK-4
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cowley County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Cowley County, KS include Dexter Elementary School, Udall Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cowley County?
22 public schools are located in Cowley County.
What percentage of students in Cowley County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cowley County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cowley County?
Cowley County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cowley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cowley County include: Winfield High School vs. Arkansas City High School, Arkansas City High School vs. Winfield High School, Central Jr-sr High School vs. Dexter High School
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