For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 207 students in Rawlins County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Rawlins County, KS is Rawlins County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rawlins County, KS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rawlins County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rawlins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rawlins County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 N 4th Street
Atwood, KS 67730
(785) 626-3217
Atwood, KS 67730
(785) 626-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rawlins County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 68
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
Box 68
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Herndon, KS 67739
(785) 322-5311
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rawlins County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rawlins County, KS include Rawlins County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rawlins County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Rawlins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rawlins County?
Rawlins County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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