For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,427 students in Neosho County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 174 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Neosho County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Neosho County, KS are St. Paul Elementary School, St. Paul Middle School and Erie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neosho County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Neosho County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Neosho County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 W 3rd St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Gr: PK-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Galesburg Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Kingman Rd
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Galesburg, KS 66740
(620) 763-2470
Gr: 5-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Erie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N. Main St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Neosho County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Neosho County, KS include St. Paul Elementary School, St. Paul Middle School and Erie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Neosho County?
9 public schools are located in Neosho County.
What percentage of students in Neosho County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Neosho County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho County?
Neosho County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Neosho County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Neosho County include: St. Paul Elementary School vs. Erie Elementary School, St. Paul High School vs. Chanute High School, Erie High School vs. Chanute High School
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