For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,638 students in Neosho County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Neosho County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Neosho County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 W 3rd St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Galesburg Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Kingman Rd
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Neosho County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: 1-5 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Erie High Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1400 North Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-3287
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6955 Kingman Rd
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1st & Washington
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2772
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 278
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Box 278
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Thayer, KS 66776
(620) 839-5203
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Neosho County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Neosho County, KS include St. Paul Elementary School, St. Paul Middle School and Erie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Neosho County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Neosho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho County?
Neosho County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Neosho County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Neosho County include: St. Paul Elementary School vs. Erie Elementary School, Erie Elementary School vs. St. Paul Elementary School
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