For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,092 students in Washington County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 186 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Washington County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, KS are Linn High School, Hanover High School and Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hanover High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 N Cloud
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3319
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3319
Gr: PK-3 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 North E. Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Clifton-clyde Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 W Parallel
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3323
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3323
Gr: 4-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Washington County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 North D Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1104 Main St
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
221 N Morton
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 275
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, KS include Linn High School, Hanover High School and Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
8 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Linn High School vs. Hanover High School, Washington County High School vs. Linn High School, Washington County High School vs. Hanover High School
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