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

Best Rice County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Rice County, KS.

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

Rice County, KS public elementary schools have an score of 42% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sterling Grade School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
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218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112

Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Lyons Central Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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501 W. Lincoln
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5612

Gr: 3-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Lyons Middle School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961

Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #44.

Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996

Gr: PK-7 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: n/an/a

Lyons Park Elementary School

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121 S. Workman
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624

Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

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School

Location

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Academyyou High School (Closed 2014)

430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240

Gr: 7-12

Central Plains Middle School - Bushton (Closed 2020)

500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596

Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Little River Virtual School (Closed 2016)

430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201

Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Quivira Heights High School (Closed 2012)

500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596

Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Raymond Jr High School (Closed 2023)

313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923

Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)

125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215

Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Sterling Junior High School (Closed 2014)

412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646

Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS include Sterling Grade School, Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rice County?

5 public elementary schools are located in Rice County.

What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?

Rice County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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