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Best Rice County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,464 students in Rice County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Rice County, KS are Sterling Grade School, Chase High School and Little River Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rice County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Grade School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Chase High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Little River Junior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
430 Waverly Street
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Lyons Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 W. Lincoln
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5612
Gr: 3-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Little River High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Waverly Street
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Gr: PK-7 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Lyons High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E. American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5114
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Park Elementary School
121 S. Workman
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624
Gr: PK-2 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rice County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Rice County, KS include Sterling Grade School, Chase High School and Little River Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rice County?
10 public schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?

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