For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 996 students in Harper County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Harper County, KS are Anthony Elementary School, Harper Elementary School and Attica High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harper County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 S Springfield
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-3743
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-3743
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1317 Walnut
Harper, KS 67058
(620) 896-7614
Harper, KS 67058
(620) 896-7614
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Attica High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 N Main
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Puls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
718 N. Main
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Chaparral Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
467 Ks-2
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
467 N State Rd 14
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harper County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Harper County, KS include Anthony Elementary School, Harper Elementary School and Attica High School.
How many public schools are located in Harper County?
6 public schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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