Best Public Elementary Schools in Rice County (2026)

Best Rice County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Rice County, KS.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS are Sterling Grade School, Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rice County, KS public elementary schools have an score of 42% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Rice County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sterling Grade School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
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218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112

Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Lyons Central Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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501 W. Lincoln
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5612

Gr: 3-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Lyons Middle School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961

Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #44.

Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996

Gr: PK-7 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: n/an/a

Lyons Park Elementary School

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121 S. Workman
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624

Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rice County, KS

Rice County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Academyyou High School (Closed 2014)

430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240

Gr: 7-12

Central Plains Middle School - Bushton (Closed 2020)

500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596

Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Little River Virtual School (Closed 2016)

430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201

Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Quivira Heights High School (Closed 2012)

500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596

Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Raymond Jr High School (Closed 2023)

313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923

Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)

125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215

Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Sterling Junior High School (Closed 2014)

412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646

Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS include Sterling Grade School, Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rice County?

5 public elementary schools are located in Rice County.

What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?

Rice County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?