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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Barton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,724 students in Barton County, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 397 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Barton County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barton County, KS are Lincoln Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Barton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 N. Oak St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4549
Gr: 2-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2716 24th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Ellinwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 E. 6th St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Ellinwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 E. 2nd St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Great Bend Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1510
Gr: 7-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Ellinwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 E 2nd
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Hoisington High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
218 East 7th St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hoisington Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 W 11th St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4951
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Great Bend High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Plains Adult Diploma Program
400 Main
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 588-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Elementary School
315 N. Vine
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4470
Gr: PK-1 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Barton County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Barton County, KS include Lincoln Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barton County?
16 public schools are located in Barton County.
What percentage of students in Barton County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Barton County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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