For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,902 students in Arkansas City, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 197 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas City, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arkansas City, KS are Roosevelt Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and C 4 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Arkansas City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arkansas City, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
C 4 Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11945 292nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
I X L Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arkansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Arkansas City, KS include Roosevelt Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and C 4 Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arkansas City?
8 public schools are located in Arkansas City.
What percentage of students in Arkansas City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas City are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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