For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,273 students in Liberal, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Liberal, KS are Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberal, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Liberal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Liberal, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Warren Avenue
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Pine
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Calvert
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Seymour Rogers Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Griffith
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Liberal, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
516 W 1st
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Grades: K-3
| 170 students
950 S Grant Ave
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Grades: 7-8
| 363 students
500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Grades: K-3
| 195 students
439 S Pennsylvania
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Grades: K-3
| 298 students
615 W 7th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Grades: K-3
| 176 students
836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Grades: K-3
| 287 students
840 N Washington
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Grades: PK-3
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Liberal, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Liberal, KS include Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Liberal?
7 public elementary schools are located in Liberal.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal?
Liberal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Liberal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Liberal include: Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Sunflower Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School vs. Macarthur Elementary School
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