For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 113 students in Plains, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Plains, KS is Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plains, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Plains have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plains, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Gr: 3-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Plains, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Plains, KS include Plains Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Plains?
1 public schools are located in Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Plains?
Plains public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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