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Best Dickinson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 3,492 students in Dickinson County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 132 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS are Hope Elementary School, Chapman High School and Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dickinson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Chapman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hope High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Rural Center Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 1400 Avenue
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Herington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Gr: 2-3 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Gr: 4-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Irish Drive
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Abilene Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Abilene High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Solomon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Chapman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
622 N Marshall
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6555
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Herington Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S High
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Herington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Abilene Virtual School
1101 N. Mulberry
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Elementary School
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Gr: PK-1 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS include Hope Elementary School, Chapman High School and Hope High School.
How many public schools are located in Dickinson County?
19 public schools are located in Dickinson County.
What percentage of students in Dickinson County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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