For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,686 students in Tecumseh, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Tecumseh, KS are Tecumseh South Elementary School, Tecumseh North Elementary School and Shawnee Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tecumseh, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Tecumseh have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tecumseh, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tecumseh South Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3346 Se Tecumseh Rd
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5950
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5950
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Tecumseh North Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Se Stanton Road
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5910
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5910
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Heights Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4335 Se Shawnee Heights Road
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5830
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5830
Gr: 7-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Shawnee Heights High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Se Shawnee Heights Rd
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5880
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,242 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tecumseh, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Tecumseh, KS include Tecumseh South Elementary School, Tecumseh North Elementary School and Shawnee Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tecumseh?
4 public schools are located in Tecumseh.
What is the racial composition of students in Tecumseh?
Tecumseh public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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