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Best Mcpherson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,864 students in Mcpherson County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 303 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Mcpherson County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, KS are Windom Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Soderstrom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mcpherson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 E Olive Ave
Windom, KS 67491
(620) 489-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 E Wickersham Dr
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Soderstrom Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
227 N Washington
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 N Maple
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Moundridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 S. Drucilla
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Gr: PK-3 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
128 N Park
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 N Ash
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Moundridge Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
530 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Gr: 4-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Smoky Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Cedar
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Moundridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Inman Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Canton-galva Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
116 S. Santa Fe
Galva, KS 67443
(620) 654-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Walnut
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Mcpherson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Elizabeth
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Mcpherson County, KS include Windom Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Soderstrom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcpherson County?
18 public schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What percentage of students in Mcpherson County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Mcpherson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mcpherson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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