For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,917 students in Arkansas City, KS (there are , serving 190 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas City, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Arkansas City, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and C 4 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Arkansas City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arkansas City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
C 4 Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11945 292nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
I X L Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 866 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arkansas City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Arkansas City, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and C 4 Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arkansas City?
8 public schools are located in Arkansas City.
What percentage of students in Arkansas City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas City are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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