For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 342 students in Atchison, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison, KS are Central School and Atchison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Atchison, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Atchison, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Gr: 6-11 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atchison, KS include Central School and Atchison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Atchison?
2 public middle schools are located in Atchison.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison?
Atchison public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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