Best Public Elementary Schools in Atchison County (2025-26)

Best Atchison County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,298 students in Atchison County, KS.

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

Atchison County, KS public elementary schools have an score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Atchison County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Atchison County Community Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420

Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Atchison Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
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825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161

Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #33.

Central School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540

Gr: 1-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #44.

Atchison Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
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301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363

Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

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Location

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Atchison County Community High School (Closed 2010)

908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240

Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Atchison County Community Middle School (Closed 2010)

607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420

Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Atchison County Community Primary School (Closed 2011)

306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200

Gr: PK-1

Bert Nash Intermediate (Closed 2010)

Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590

Gr: 6-11 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 37%

Bert Nash School (Closed 2011)

1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590

Gr: 6-12

Cummings Elementary School (Closed 2010)

4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381

Gr: K-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Effingham Elementary School (Closed 2010)

306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200

Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Lancaster Elementary School (Closed 2010)

300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200

Gr: K-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public elementary schools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School and Central School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Atchison County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Atchison County.

What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?

Atchison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?