For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Ransom, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Ransom, KS are Western Plains High School and Western Plains North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ransom, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Ransom have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ransom, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Plains High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Western Plains North Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ransom, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
311 W. Ogden
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ransom, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ransom, KS include Western Plains High School and Western Plains North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ransom?
2 public schools are located in Ransom.
What is the racial composition of students in Ransom?
Ransom public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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