For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,427 students in Neosho County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 174 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Neosho County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Neosho County, KS are St. Paul Elementary School, St. Paul Middle School and Erie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neosho County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Neosho County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Neosho County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 W 3rd St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #66.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Chanute High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Galesburg Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Kingman Rd
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
Erie High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N. Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Neosho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: 1-5
| 146 students
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Erie High Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1400 North Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
6955 Kingman Rd
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Grades: 1-5
| 273 students
1000 West Main St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Grades: 1-5
| 239 students
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
1st & Washington
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Grades: K-6
| 132 students
Box 278
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Neosho County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Neosho County, KS include St. Paul Elementary School, St. Paul Middle School and Erie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Neosho County?
9 public schools are located in Neosho County.
What percentage of students in Neosho County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Neosho County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho County?
Neosho County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Neosho County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Neosho County include: St. Paul Elementary School vs. Erie Elementary School, St. Paul High School vs. Chanute High School, Erie High School vs. Chanute High School
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