Top 5 Best Atchison County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,076 students in Atchison County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 508 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Atchison County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Atchison County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Central School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Atchison Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #44.
Atchison Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Atchison High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Atchison County, KS

Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Atchison County, KS?
6 public schools are located in Atchison County, KS.
What percentage of students in Atchison County, KS go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Atchison County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County, KS?
Atchison County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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