For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 832 students in Wilson County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilson County, KS are North Lawn Elementary School, Heller Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Wilson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Granby Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3011
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3011
Grades: K-7
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Heller Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Grades: PK-3
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 N 9th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Grades: 1-6
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Altoona-midway Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
203 N 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wilson County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilson County, KS include North Lawn Elementary School, Heller Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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