For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,774 students in Great Bend, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 236 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Great Bend, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Great Bend, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Bend, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Great Bend have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Great Bend, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2716 24th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Great Bend Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1510
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1510
Grades: 7-8
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Great Bend High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Great Bend, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Great Bend, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Great Bend?
7 public schools are located in Great Bend.
What percentage of students in Great Bend go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Great Bend are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Great Bend?
Great Bend public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Great Bend are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Great Bend include: Riley Elementary School vs. Park Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Park Elementary School vs. Riley Elementary School
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