For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 710 students in Silver Lake, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Silver Lake, KS are Silver Lake Elementary School and Silver Lake Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Lake, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Silver Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Silver Lake, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rice Rd
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4081
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4081
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E. Lake
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4639
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4639
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Silver Lake, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Silver Lake, KS include Silver Lake Elementary School and Silver Lake Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Silver Lake?
2 public schools are located in Silver Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Lake?
Silver Lake public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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