For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 514 students in Effingham, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Effingham, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Effingham, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Effingham, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Effingham, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Effingham, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Effingham?
2 public schools are located in Effingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham?
Effingham public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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