For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 88 students in Coldwater, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Coldwater, KS is South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coldwater, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coldwater, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coldwater, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Coldwater, KS include South Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Coldwater?
1 public schools are located in Coldwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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