For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 619 students in Garden Plain, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Garden Plain, KS are Garden Plain Elementary School and Garden Plain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden Plain, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Garden Plain have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden Plain, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Plain Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Section Line
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Garden Plain High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Sedgwick
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garden Plain, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Garden Plain, KS include Garden Plain Elementary School and Garden Plain High School.
How many public schools are located in Garden Plain?
2 public schools are located in Garden Plain.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden Plain?
Garden Plain public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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