For the 2025 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 17% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Atchison, 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 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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