Best Smith County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 255 students in Smith County, KS.

The top ranked public elementary school in Smith County, KS is Smith Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Smith County, KS public elementary school have an score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 57% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Smith County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Smith Center Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 30%

216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614

Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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Smith County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Kensington Elementary School (Closed 2009)

128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241

Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Kensington Jrsr High School (Closed 2009)

209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217

Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Thunder Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2024)

128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241

Gr: K-3 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, KS?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, KS include Smith Center Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Smith County?

1 public elementary schools are located in Smith County.

What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?

Smith County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).