For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,117 students in Crawford County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 537 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, KS are Frank Layden Elementary School, R V Haderlein Elementary School and Geo E Nettels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Layden Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Lanyon
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7790
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7790
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
R V Haderlein Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 W. Prairie
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4327
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Geo E Nettels Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2012 South Homer
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Frontenac Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 S. Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 232-6370
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 232-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Girard High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 North Summit
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4326
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4326
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 South College
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Frontenac Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. Crawford
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Girard Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 North Summit
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4114
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4114
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Pittsburg Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 East 20th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North West Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-8461
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-8461
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Gr: 5-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
North East High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1003 E South Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Southeast High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 W 400 Hwy
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1312 Main
Franklin, KS 66735
(785) 890-2397
Franklin, KS 66735
(785) 890-2397
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
1003 E South Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4115
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 S Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
403 Brunetti Drive
Mc Cune, KS 66753
(620) 632-4217
Mc Cune, KS 66753
(620) 632-4217
Gr: K-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crawford County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, KS include Frank Layden Elementary School, R V Haderlein Elementary School and Geo E Nettels Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County?
18 public schools are located in Crawford County.
What percentage of students in Crawford County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Crawford County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crawford County include: Northeast Elementary School vs. R V Haderlein Elementary School, Frontenac Sr. High School vs. Girard High School, Girard High School vs. Frontenac Sr. High School
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