For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Effingham, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-1
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Gr: K-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
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).
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