Best Chase County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 388 students in Chase County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Chase County, KS are Chase County Elementary School and Chase County Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chase County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Chase County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chase County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Palmer
Strong City, KS 66869
(620) 273-6676
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Chase County Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Main Street
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
(620) 273-6354
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chase County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Chase County, KS include Chase County Elementary School and Chase County Junior Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Chase County?
2 public schools are located in Chase County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chase County?
Chase County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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