For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 221 students in Bucklin, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Bucklin, KS are Bucklin Elementary School and Bucklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bucklin, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Bucklin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bucklin, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bucklin, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Bucklin, KS include Bucklin Elementary School and Bucklin High School.
How many public schools are located in Bucklin?
2 public schools are located in Bucklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Bucklin?
Bucklin public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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