For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,211 students in Anderson County, KS (there are , serving 103 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Anderson County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Anderson County, KS are Garnett Elementary School, Crest High School and Greeley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garnett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Crest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3521
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Greeley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Mary
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Westphalia
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Liberty St.
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Anderson County Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Highway 31
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Grades: 7-12
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Grades: 3-8
| 106 students
212 South Pine
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Grades: PK-1
| 136 students
22077 Nw Broomal St
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anderson County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Anderson County, KS include Garnett Elementary School, Crest High School and Greeley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anderson County?
6 public schools are located in Anderson County.
What percentage of students in Anderson County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Anderson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Anderson County include: Garnett Elementary School vs. Greeley Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School vs. Garnett Elementary School, Anderson County Jr/sr High School vs. Crest High School
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