For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,469 students in Abilene, KS (there are , serving 131 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Abilene, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Abilene, KS are Mckinley Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School and Abilene Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abilene, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Abilene have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Abilene, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Grades: 2-3
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Grades: 4-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Abilene Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Abilene High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 N. Mulberry
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Grades: PK-1
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Abilene, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Abilene, KS include Mckinley Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School and Abilene Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Abilene?
6 public schools are located in Abilene.
What percentage of students in Abilene go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Abilene are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abilene?
Abilene public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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