Top 5 Best Emporia Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,249 students in Emporia, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 184 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Emporia, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Emporia, KS are Timmerman Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and W A White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Emporia, KS Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timmerman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
W A White Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Logan Ave Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Village Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Emporia High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Emporia Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Grades: 5-9
| 938 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Emporia, Kansas

Emporia, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Grades: 6
| 265 students
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Grades: 5
| 324 students
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Grades: K-12
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Emporia, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Emporia, KS include Timmerman Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and W A White Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Emporia, KS?
8 public schools are located in Emporia, KS.
What percentage of students in Emporia, KS go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Emporia, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia, KS?
Emporia, KS public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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