For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 210 students in Clifton, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, KS are Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 and Clifton-clyde Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clifton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 N Cloud
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3319
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3319
Gr: PK-3 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clifton-clyde Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 W Parallel
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3323
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3323
Gr: 4-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, KS include Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3 and Clifton-clyde Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clifton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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