For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,990 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, Atchison Elementary School and Atchison High 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 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atchison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Atchison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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, Atchison Elementary School and Atchison High School.
How many public schools are located in Atchison County?
6 public schools are located in Atchison County.
What percentage of students in Atchison County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Atchison County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School vs. Atchison High School, Atchison County Community Elementary School vs. Atchison Elementary School, Central School vs. Atchison High School
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