For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 539 students in Richmond, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, KS are Central Heights Elementary School and Central Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, KS include Central Heights Elementary School and Central Heights High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond?
2 public elementary schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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