For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 183 students in Nickerson, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Nickerson, KS is Nickerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nickerson, KS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nickerson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Nickerson, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nickerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. Nickerson Street
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nickerson, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nickerson, KS include Nickerson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nickerson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Nickerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Nickerson?
Nickerson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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