For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 568 students in Chanute, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Chanute, KS is Chanute High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chanute, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Chanute have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Chanute, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chanute High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chanute, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chanute High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Chanute, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: 1-5
| 146 students
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Grades: 1-5
| 273 students
1000 West Main St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Grades: 1-5
| 239 students
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chanute, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Chanute, KS include Chanute High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chanute?
1 public high schools are located in Chanute.
What is the racial composition of students in Chanute?
Chanute public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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