Best Decatur County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 259 students in Decatur County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Decatur County, KS is Oberlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, KS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Decatur County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oberlin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, KS include Oberlin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Decatur County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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