For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 119 students in Plains, KS.
The top ranked public school in Plains, KS is Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plains, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Plains have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Plains, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Grades: 3-5
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plains, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Plains, KS include Plains Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Plains?
1 public schools are located in Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Plains?
Plains public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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