For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 467 students in Bennington, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington, KS are Bennington Elementary School and Bennington Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bennington, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Junior High/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bennington, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington, KS include Bennington Elementary School and Bennington Junior High/high School.
How many public schools are located in Bennington?
2 public schools are located in Bennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington?
Bennington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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