For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 85 students in Coldwater, KS.
The top ranked public school in Coldwater, KS is South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coldwater, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coldwater, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coldwater, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Coldwater, KS include South Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Coldwater?
1 public schools are located in Coldwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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