For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,876 students in Great Bend, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 319 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Great Bend, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Great Bend, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Bend, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Great Bend have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Great Bend, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2716 24th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Great Bend Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1510
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1510
Gr: 7-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Great Bend High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Great Bend, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Great Bend, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Great Bend?
7 public schools are located in Great Bend.
What percentage of students in Great Bend go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Great Bend are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Great Bend?
Great Bend public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Great Bend are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Great Bend include: Riley Elementary School vs. Park Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Park Elementary School vs. Riley Elementary School
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