For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,151 students in Kingman County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 121 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Kingman County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kingman County, KS are Usd 331 Virtual School, Cunningham Elementary School and Norwich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingman County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Kingman County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kingman County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Usd 331 Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 North Main Street
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-1073
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-1073
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 W 4th
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2462
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2462
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Norwich Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Parkway
Norwich, KS 67118
(620) 478-2235
Norwich, KS 67118
(620) 478-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Norwich Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Parkway
Norwich, KS 67118
(620) 478-2235
Norwich, KS 67118
(620) 478-2235
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Kingman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 North Spruce Street
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-3186
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-3186
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Norwich High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Parkway
Norwich, KS 67118
(620) 478-2235
Norwich, KS 67118
(620) 478-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Cunningham High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 W 4th
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2473
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2473
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Kingman High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 West Kansas Avenue
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-3136
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-3136
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Kingman Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
260 West Kansas Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-3136
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-3136
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Kingman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 E Avenue A
Zenda, KS 67159
(620) 243-5721
Zenda, KS 67159
(620) 243-5721
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kingman County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Kingman County, KS include Usd 331 Virtual School, Cunningham Elementary School and Norwich Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kingman County?
9 public schools are located in Kingman County.
What percentage of students in Kingman County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Kingman County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kingman County?
Kingman County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kingman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kingman County include: Norwich High School vs. Kingman High School, Cunningham High School vs. Kingman High School, Norwich Elementary School vs. Cunningham Elementary School
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