For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 163 students in Cawker City, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Cawker City, KS is Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cawker City, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Cawker City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cawker City, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cawker City, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Cawker City, KS include Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cawker City?
1 public schools are located in Cawker City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cawker City?
Cawker City public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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