For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,411 students in Lyon County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, KS are Olpe Elementary School, Timmerman Elementary School and Neosho Rapids 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 25% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% 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 46% 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 Lyon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
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 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
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 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
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 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
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 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Gr: 6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Gr: 5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1st & Osage
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Reading, KS 66868
(620) 699-3827
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 Neosho Rapids Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyon County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% 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 Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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