For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 993 students in Pawnee County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, KS are Fort Larned Elementary School, Pawnee Heights and Larned Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawnee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Larned Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2104 Broadway
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Pawnee Heights
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 West Grand
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Grades: 3-12
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Larned Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-8430
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-8430
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Larned Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Corse
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 Lowery St.
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4212
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4212
Grades: PK-2
| 30 students
Pawnee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 W 5th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2311
Grades: PK-K
| 134 students
1604 State
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Grades: 3-4
| 133 students
601 North Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
100 North Main
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
601 Elm
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Burdett, KS 67523
(620) 525-6291
Grades: 1-12
| 68 students
523 E 12th
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-3181
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
1389 Scenic Dr
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1301 Kansas Hwy 264
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, KS include Fort Larned Elementary School, Pawnee Heights and Larned Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pawnee County?
5 public schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pawnee County include: Larned Sr High School vs. Pawnee Heights, Pawnee Heights vs. Larned Sr High School
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