For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 993 students in Pawnee County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Pawnee County, KS are Pawnee Heights, Fort Larned Elementary School and Larned Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawnee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee Heights
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 West Grand
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Gr: 3-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fort Larned Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2104 Broadway
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Larned Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
904 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-8430
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-8430
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Larned Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
103 Lowery St.
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4212
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4212
Gr: PK-2 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Pawnee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 W 5th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1604 State
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Gr: 3-4 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
601 Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 28%
523 E 12th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1301 Kansas Hwy 264
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pawnee County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Pawnee County, KS include Pawnee Heights, Fort Larned Elementary School and Larned Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pawnee County?
5 public schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pawnee County include: Larned Sr High School vs. Pawnee Heights, Pawnee Heights vs. Larned Sr High School
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