For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,890 students in Saline County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 672 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Saline County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, KS are Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Ell-saline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saline County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ell-saline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southeast Saline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5056 E K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4215
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4215
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Saline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5056 E. K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4286
Grades: 7-12
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1111.
Salina High Central
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1212.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1313.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1414.
Salina High South
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ell-saline Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1717.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: K-12
| 119 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saline County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, KS include Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Ell-saline Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saline County, KS?
17 public schools are located in Saline County, KS.
What percentage of students in Saline County, KS go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Saline County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County, KS?
Saline County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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