For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 781 students in Stafford County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Stafford County, KS are St. John Elementary School, Stafford 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 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Stafford County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 N. Broadway
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3518
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3518
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Macksville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
433 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2835
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2835
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
St. John High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Broadway
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3277
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Stafford Middle School/high School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Macksville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2475
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Stafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 99
Hudson, KS 67545
(620) 458-4211
Hudson, KS 67545
(620) 458-4211
Gr: 5-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stafford County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Stafford County, KS include St. John Elementary School, Stafford 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: Macksville High School vs. St. John High School, St. John High School vs. Macksville High School, Stafford Middle School/high School vs. St. John High School
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