For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 368 students in Barber County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barber County, KS are South Barber Pre-k-6 and Medicine Lodge Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barber County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barber County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lodge Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Walnut St.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barber County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barber County, KS include South Barber Pre-k-6 and Medicine Lodge Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barber County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Barber County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barber County?
Barber County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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