Top 10 Best Sumner County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 3,545 students in Sumner County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 211 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Sumner County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Sumner County, KS are Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood, Eisenhower Elementary School and Argonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Sumner County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 N. Highland
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Argonia Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E. Allen
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 N Washington
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
Oxford Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 E College
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Caldwell Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
Argonia High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 N Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 South F
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
Conway Springs Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 N. Cranmer
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2965
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2965
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #1111.
South Haven High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1212.
Conway Springs High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 W. St. Louis
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2963
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #1313.
Oxford Junior/Senior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Water
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 255 students
Rank: #1414.
Caldwell Secondary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: #1515.
South Haven Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #1616.
Belle Plaine Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #1717.
Belle Plaine Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2222
Grades: 5-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1818.
Wellington Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #1919.
Wellington High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #2020.
Belle Plaine High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 N. Main Street
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Sumner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 N Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
201 North B
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Grades: 6
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sumner County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Sumner County, KS are Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood, Eisenhower Elementary School and Argonia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sumner County, KS?
20 public schools are located in Sumner County, KS.
What percentage of students in Sumner County, KS go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Sumner County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County, KS?
Sumner County, KS minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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