For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 455 students in Smith Center, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Smith Center, KS are Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith Center, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Smith Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smith Center, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Smith Center, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Smith Center, KS include Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Smith Center?
2 public schools are located in Smith Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center?
Smith Center public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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