For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 814 students in Russell, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Russell, KS are Bickerdyke Elementary School, Ruppenthal Middle School and Russell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Russell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Russell, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bickerdyke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Grades: 2-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Ruppenthal Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Elm St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Russell High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Grades: PK-1
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Russell, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Russell, KS include Bickerdyke Elementary School, Ruppenthal Middle School and Russell High School.
How many public schools are located in Russell, KS?
4 public schools are located in Russell, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell, KS?
Russell, KS public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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