For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 256 students in Ness County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains North Elementary School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains South Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Ness County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Plains North Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ness City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Chestnut
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Burgess
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Ness County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 218
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 5%
311 W. Ogden
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ness County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains North Elementary School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains South Elem/jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ness County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ness County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?
Ness County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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