For the 2025 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 39% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nickerson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Nickerson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
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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