For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 904 students in Towanda, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Towanda, KS are Circle Towanda Elementary School and Circle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towanda, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Towanda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Towanda, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Circle Towanda Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 North 6th St
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 536-2728
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 536-2728
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Circle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Main
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 541-2277
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 541-2277
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Towanda, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Towanda, KS include Circle Towanda Elementary School and Circle High School.
How many public schools are located in Towanda?
2 public schools are located in Towanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Towanda?
Towanda public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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