For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 198 students in Kiowa, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Kiowa, KS are South Barber Pre-k-6 and South Barber 7-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kiowa, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Kiowa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kiowa, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Barber 7-12
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 N. 8th Street
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kiowa, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Kiowa, KS include South Barber Pre-k-6 and South Barber 7-12.
How many public schools are located in Kiowa?
2 public schools are located in Kiowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Kiowa?
Kiowa public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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