For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Rice County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS are Sterling Grade School, Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Rice County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Grade School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 W. Lincoln
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5612
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5612
Gr: 3-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Gr: PK-7 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
121 S. Workman
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624
Gr: PK-2 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS include Sterling Grade School, Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rice County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rice County include: Sterling Grade School vs. Lyons Central Elementary School, Lyons Central Elementary School vs. Sterling Grade School, Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School vs. Lyons Central Elementary School
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