For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 328 students in Olpe, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Olpe, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Olpe, KS are Olpe Jr./sr. High School and Olpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olpe, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Olpe have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Olpe, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olpe Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 W Listerscheid St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3223
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Olpe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 W Listerscheid
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3277
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3277
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Olpe, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Olpe, KS include Olpe Jr./sr. High School and Olpe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olpe?
2 public schools are located in Olpe.
What percentage of students in Olpe go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Olpe are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Olpe?
Olpe 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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