For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 789 students in Thomas County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, KS are Colby Elementary School, Golden Plains Middle School and Colby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Thomas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Golden Plains Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Third St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, KS include Colby Elementary School, Golden Plains Middle School and Colby Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thomas County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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