For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 432 students in Meade County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, KS are Meade Elementary School, Fowler Elementary School and Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Meade County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meade Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 E Grant
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2671
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2671
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 8th Ave
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5234
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5234
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Gr: 3-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meade County, KS include Meade Elementary School, Fowler Elementary School and Plains Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Meade County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Meade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County?
Meade County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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