For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 867 students in Baxter Springs, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Baxter Springs, KS are Central Elementary School and Baxter Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter Springs, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Baxter Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Baxter Springs, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Park Ave
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Grades: 3-6
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Grades: PK-2
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Baxter Springs, Kansas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Cleveland
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baxter Springs, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Baxter Springs, KS include Central Elementary School and Baxter Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Baxter Springs?
4 public schools are located in Baxter Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Springs?
Baxter Springs public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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