For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 410 students in Decatur County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, KS are Oberlin Elementary School and Decatur Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur 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 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oberlin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Decatur Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Commercial
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2231
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, KS include Oberlin Elementary School and Decatur Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County?
2 public schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County 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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