For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,476 students in Atchison, KS (there are , serving 542 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Atchison, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Atchison, KS are Atchison Elementary School, Atchison High School and Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atchison, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Atchison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Atchison, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Gr: 6-11 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atchison, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Atchison, KS include Atchison Elementary School, Atchison High School and Central School.
How many public schools are located in Atchison?
4 public schools are located in Atchison.
What percentage of students in Atchison go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Atchison are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison?
Atchison public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atchison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Atchison include: Atchison High School vs. Central School, Central School vs. Atchison High School
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