Best Public Schools in Effingham, KS (2025-26)

Best Effingham Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 514 students in Effingham, KS.

The top ranked public schools in Effingham, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Effingham, KS public schools have an score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Effingham, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Atchison County Community Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Top 30%

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607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420

Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Bottom 50%

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908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240

Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Effingham, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Atchison County Community High School (Closed 2010)

908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240

Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Atchison County Community Middle School (Closed 2010)

607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420

Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Atchison County Community Primary School (Closed 2011)

306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200

Gr: PK-1

Cummings Elementary School (Closed 2010)

4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381

Gr: K-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Effingham Elementary School (Closed 2010)

306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200

Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Lancaster Elementary School (Closed 2010)

300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200

Gr: K-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Effingham, KS?

The top ranked public schools in Effingham, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Effingham?

2 public schools are located in Effingham.

What is the racial composition of students in Effingham?

Effingham public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).