For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,298 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School and Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School and Central School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atchison County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Elementary School vs. Atchison Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School vs. Atchison County Community Elementary School, Atchison County Community Elementary School vs. Central School
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