For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 students in Ness City, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Ness City, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ness City, KS are Ness City Elementary School and Ness City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Ness City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ness City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ness City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Chestnut
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Ness City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3991
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ness City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ness City, KS include Ness City Elementary School and Ness City High School.
How many public schools are located in Ness City?
2 public schools are located in Ness City.
What percentage of students in Ness City go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Ness City are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ness City?
Ness City public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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