For the 2026 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 Lincoln Elementary School, Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 N 9th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Gr: 1-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Heller Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
North Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Granby Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3011
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3011
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 Lincoln Elementary School, Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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