For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,042 students in Atchison, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atchison, KS are Atchison Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Atchison, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atchison, KS include Atchison Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atchison?
3 public elementary schools are located in Atchison.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison?
Atchison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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