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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