For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 904 students in Towanda, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Towanda, KS are Circle Towanda Elementary School and Circle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towanda, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Towanda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Towanda, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circle Towanda Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 North 6th St
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 536-2728
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 536-2728
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Circle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Main
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 541-2277
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 541-2277
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Towanda, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Towanda, KS include Circle Towanda Elementary School and Circle High School.
How many public schools are located in Towanda?
2 public schools are located in Towanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Towanda?
Towanda public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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