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Best Liberal 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,676 students in Liberal, KS (there are , serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Liberal, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Liberal, KS are Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberal, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Liberal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Liberal, KS (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Warren Avenue
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 W. Pine
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W. 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Calvert
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Liberal Sr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Seymour Rogers Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Griffith
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Liberal, Kansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2018)
516 W 1st
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Gr: K-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Liberal South Middle School (Closed 2018)
950 S Grant Ave
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Liberal West Middle School (Closed 2023)
500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Mcdermott Elementary School (Closed 2023)
439 S Pennsylvania
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2018)
615 W 7th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Gr: K-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Southlawn Elementary School (Closed 2018)
836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Gr: K-3 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Washington Elementary School (Closed 2018)
840 N Washington
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Gr: PK-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Liberal, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Liberal, KS include Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Liberal?
8 public schools are located in Liberal.
What percentage of students in Liberal go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Liberal are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal?
Liberal public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Liberal are often viewed compared to one another?

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