Top 10 Best Lyon County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,412 students in Lyon County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, KS are Olpe Elementary School, Timmerman Elementary School and Walnut Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lyon County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Olpe Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
314 W Listerscheid
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3277
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Timmerman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Nlc Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
804 Sixth Street
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
W A White Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Logan Ave Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Village Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Neosho Rapids Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 N. Commercial
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864
(620) 342-7783
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #99.
Hartford Jr./sr. High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Commercial St
Hartford, KS 66854
(620) 392-5515
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1111.
Emporia Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Grades: 5-9
| 938 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lyon County, KS

Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 East 1st St
Admire, KS 66830
(620) 528-3431
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Grades: 6
| 265 students
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Grades: 5
| 324 students
1st And Osage
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1st & Osage
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Grades: K-12
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, KS include Olpe Elementary School, Timmerman Elementary School and Walnut Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyon County, KS?
11 public elementary schools are located in Lyon County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, KS?
Lyon County, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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