For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 513 students in Sherman County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Sherman County, KS is North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Sherman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 4th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6558
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6558
Gr: 3-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
912 West 12th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6163
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6163
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11th Street & Montana
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Gr: 7-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sherman County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sherman County, KS include North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sherman County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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