For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 855 students in Garnett, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Garnett, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Garnett, KS are Garnett Elementary School and Anderson County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garnett, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Garnett have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Garnett, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Anderson County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Highway 31
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Garnett, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
212 South Pine
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Gr: PK-1 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garnett, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Garnett, KS include Garnett Elementary School and Anderson County Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Garnett?
2 public schools are located in Garnett.
What percentage of students in Garnett go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Garnett are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garnett?
Garnett 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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