For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 702 students in Anderson County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, KS are Garnett Elementary School, Westphalia and Greeley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Anderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Westphalia
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Liberty St.
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Greeley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Mary
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, KS include Garnett Elementary School, Westphalia and Greeley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anderson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Anderson County include: Garnett Elementary School vs. Greeley Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School vs. Garnett Elementary School
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