For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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