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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cowley County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,801 students in Cowley County, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 288 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cowley County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cowley County, KS are Dexter Elementary School, Dexter High School and Udall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowley County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Cowley County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Cowley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dexter High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Udall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 W. 3rd St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3632
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Mound
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1045 N. Oak
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-3195
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1404 Millington
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5136
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
C 4 Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11945 292nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Winfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Viking Blvd
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Udall Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Udall High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Harter
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Viking Blvd.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Country View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16300 151st Road
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5155
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
I X L Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Udall Virtual School
308 W. 3rd St
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cowley County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Cowley County, KS include Dexter Elementary School, Dexter High School and Udall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cowley County?
22 public schools are located in Cowley County.
What percentage of students in Cowley County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cowley County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cowley County?
Cowley 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 Cowley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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