For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 471 students in Lyons, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, KS are 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.
Lyons, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lyons, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 Lyons, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, KS include Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyons?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lyons.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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