For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 781 students in Stafford County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Stafford County, KS are Stafford Elementary School, St. John Elementary School and Macksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Stafford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stafford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5255
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 N. Broadway
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3518
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3518
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Macksville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
433 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2835
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2835
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Macksville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stafford Middle School/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #66.
St. John High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Broadway
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Stafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stafford County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Stafford County, KS include Stafford Elementary School, St. John Elementary School and Macksville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stafford County?
6 public schools are located in Stafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford County?
Stafford County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stafford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stafford County include: St. John High School vs. Macksville High School, Macksville High School vs. St. John High School, Stafford Middle School/high School vs. St. John High School
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