For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 958 students in 67701, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 109 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 67701, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 67701, KS are Colby Elementary School, Colby Middle School and Colby Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 67701 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 67701, KS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 67701, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Third St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Colby Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1890 S Franklin Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5300
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 67701, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 67701, KS include Colby Elementary School, Colby Middle School and Colby Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 67701?
3 public schools are located in 67701.
What percentage of students in 67701 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 67701 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 67701?
67701 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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