For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 618 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny County, KS are Lakin Elementary School, Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kearny County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kearny County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Main
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Lakin Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny County, KS include Lakin Elementary School, Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kearny County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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