For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 481 students in Nickerson, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Nickerson, KS are Nickerson Elementary School and Nickerson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nickerson, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Nickerson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nickerson, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nickerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. Nickerson Street
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Nickerson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nickerson, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Nickerson, KS include Nickerson Elementary School and Nickerson High School.
How many public schools are located in Nickerson?
2 public schools are located in Nickerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Nickerson?
Nickerson public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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