For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,729 students in Seward County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seward County, KS are Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Seward County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Warren Avenue
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Pine
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Calvert
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Seymour Rogers Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Griffith
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Gr: PK-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
516 W 1st
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1500
Gr: K-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
950 S Grant Ave
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1600
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
439 S Pennsylvania
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
615 W 7th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1900
Gr: K-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
836 S Jordan
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2000
Gr: K-3 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
840 N Washington
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Gr: PK-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Seward County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seward County, KS include Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Seward County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Seward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Seward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Seward County include: Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Macarthur Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Macarthur Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School
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