For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,095 students in Clearwater, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Clearwater, KS are Clearwater Elementary West, Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School and Clearwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Clearwater have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clearwater, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearwater Elementary West
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 S 4th
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Gr: 4-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clearwater, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Clearwater, KS include Clearwater Elementary West, Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School and Clearwater High School.
How many public schools are located in Clearwater?
3 public schools are located in Clearwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater?
Clearwater public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clearwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clearwater include: Clearwater Elementary West vs. Clearwater High School
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