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Best Ford County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,556 students in Ford County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ford County, KS are Spearville Elementary School, Bucklin Elementary School and Spearville Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ford County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spearville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 E. Davis
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Spearville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 E. Ave. B
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 6th Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Sixth Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Linn St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2114
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Soule Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Soule St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Comanche Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Dodge City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Beeson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Beeson Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ford County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ford County, KS include Spearville Elementary School, Bucklin Elementary School and Spearville Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ford County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Ford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County?
Ford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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