For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 573 students in Russell, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell, KS are Bickerdyke Elementary School and Ruppenthal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Russell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Russell, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bickerdyke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Grades: 2-5
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Ruppenthal Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Elm St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Grades: PK-1
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Russell, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell, KS include Bickerdyke Elementary School and Ruppenthal Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Russell?
3 public elementary schools are located in Russell.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell?
Russell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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