For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 237 students in Protection, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Protection, KS are South Central Elementary School and South Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Protection, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Protection have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Protection, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Protection, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Protection, KS include South Central Elementary School and South Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Protection?
2 public elementary schools are located in Protection.
What is the racial composition of students in Protection?
Protection public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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