For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 123 students in Little River, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Little River, KS are Little River Junior High School and Little River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little River, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Little River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Little River, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little River Junior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Little River High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Little River, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Little River, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Little River, KS include Little River Junior High School and Little River High School.
How many public schools are located in Little River?
2 public schools are located in Little River.
What is the racial composition of students in Little River?
Little River public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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