For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 694 students in Frontenac, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Frontenac, KS are Frank Layden Elementary School and Frontenac Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frontenac, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Frontenac have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Frontenac, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Layden Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Lanyon
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7790
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Frontenac Jr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 S. Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 232-6370
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 232-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Frontenac, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 S Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Frontenac, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Frontenac, KS include Frank Layden Elementary School and Frontenac Jr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Frontenac?
2 public elementary schools are located in Frontenac.
What is the racial composition of students in Frontenac?
Frontenac public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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