For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,042 students in 66002, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66002, KS are Atchison Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 66002 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66002, KS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66002, KS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
66002, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 66002, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66002, KS include Atchison Elementary School, Central School and Atchison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66002?
3 public elementary schools are located in 66002.
What is the racial composition of students in 66002?
66002 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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