For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,004 students in Ulysses, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ulysses, KS are Sullivan Elementary School and Kepley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulysses, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ulysses have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ulysses, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Nebraska
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-1742
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-1742
Gr: 3-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Kepley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 N Colorado
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3025
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3025
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
810 N Missouri
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3919
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3919
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Ulysses, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 South Baughman St
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3644
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
111 S. Baughman
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3655
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3655
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ulysses, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ulysses, KS include Sullivan Elementary School and Kepley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ulysses?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ulysses.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulysses?
Ulysses public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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