For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,003 students in Abilene, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Abilene have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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: 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 elementary schools in Abilene, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Abilene, KS include Mckinley Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School and Abilene Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Abilene?
4 public elementary schools are located in Abilene.
What is the racial composition of students in Abilene?
Abilene public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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