For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,301 students in Lyon County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 180 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, KS are Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Olpe Elementary School and Timmerman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olpe Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 W Listerscheid St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Olpe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 W Listerscheid
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3277
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3277
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Timmerman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Neosho Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 N. Commercial
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864
(620) 342-7783
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864
(620) 342-7783
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Nlc Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 Sixth Street
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
W A White Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Northern Heights
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Hwy 56
Allen, KS 66833
(620) 481-2087
Allen, KS 66833
(620) 481-2087
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Emporia Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Logan Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Hartford Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Commercial St
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Emporia High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, KS include Olpe Jr./sr. High School, Olpe Elementary School and Timmerman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County?
14 public schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lyon County include: Olpe Elementary School vs. Timmerman Elementary School, Timmerman Elementary School vs. Olpe Elementary School, Timmerman Elementary School vs. Walnut Elementary School
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