For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,181 students in Dodge City, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 207 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dodge City, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dodge City, KS are Miller Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Dodge City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dodge City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 6th Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Sixth Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Linn St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2114
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2114
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Soule Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Soule St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Comanche Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Dodge City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Dodge City High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Beeson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Beeson Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Dodge City, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11558 E Main Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dodge City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Dodge City, KS include Miller Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dodge City?
11 public schools are located in Dodge City.
What percentage of students in Dodge City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dodge City are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge City?
Dodge City public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dodge City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dodge City include: Dodge City Middle School vs. Comanche Middle School, Comanche Middle School vs. Dodge City Middle School, Soule Elementary School vs. Ross Elementary School
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