For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 714 students in Russell County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KS are Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified, Bickerdyke Elementary School and Ruppenthal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Russell County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 N Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bickerdyke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Gr: 2-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ruppenthal Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Elm St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Gr: PK-1 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 North Fairview Ave
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, KS include Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified, Bickerdyke Elementary School and Ruppenthal Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Russell County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Russell County include: Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified vs. Simpson Elementary School, Simpson Elementary School vs. Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
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