For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Johnson, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson, KS are Stanton County Elementary School and Stanton County Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Johnson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnson, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 North Long Street
Johnson, KS 67855
(620) 492-6216
Johnson, KS 67855
(620) 492-6216
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Weaver Street
Johnson, KS 67855
(620) 492-6284
Johnson, KS 67855
(620) 492-6284
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnson, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson, KS include Stanton County Elementary School and Stanton County Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson?
2 public schools are located in Johnson.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson?
Johnson public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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