For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,092 students in Clearwater, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Clearwater, KS are Clearwater Elementary West, Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School and Clearwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Clearwater have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clearwater, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearwater Elementary West
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Grades: PK-3
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 S 4th
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Grades: 4-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Clearwater, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 East Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-6317
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-6317
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
801 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Grades: 4-6
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clearwater, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Clearwater, KS include Clearwater Elementary West, Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School and Clearwater High School.
How many public schools are located in Clearwater?
3 public schools are located in Clearwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater?
Clearwater public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clearwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clearwater include: Clearwater Elementary West vs. Clearwater High School, Clearwater High School vs. Clearwater Elementary West
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