For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 105 students in Melvern, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Melvern, KS are Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School and Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melvern, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Melvern have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melvern, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Ne Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melvern, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Melvern, KS include Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School and Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Melvern?
2 public schools are located in Melvern.
What is the racial composition of students in Melvern?
Melvern public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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