For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 2,373 students in Dickinson County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dickinson County, KS are Hope Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Rural Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Center Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 1400 Avenue
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Herington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Irish Drive
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #88.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Chapman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
622 N Marshall
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6555
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #1111.
Herington Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #1212.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 S High
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Grades: PK-5
| 85 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 Dickinson County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dickinson County, KS include Hope Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Rural Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dickinson County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County 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).
Which public elementary schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dickinson County include: Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School, Herington Elementary School vs. Hope Elementary School
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