For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 159 students in Lane County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lane County, KS are Dighton Elementary School and Healy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lane County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dighton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Grades: PK-5
| 7 students
Lane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lane County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lane County, KS include Dighton Elementary School and Healy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lane County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lane County?
Lane County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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