For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 633 students in Lakin, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Lakin, KS are Lakin Elementary School, Lakin Middle School and Lakin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakin, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Lakin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Lakin, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Main
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Lakin Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lakin High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Campbell
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lakin, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Lakin, KS include Lakin Elementary School, Lakin Middle School and Lakin High School.
How many public schools are located in Lakin?
3 public schools are located in Lakin.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakin?
Lakin public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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