For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 248 students in Caldwell, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, KS are Caldwell Elementary School and Caldwell Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caldwell, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 N. Osage St.
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
31 N. Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, KS include Caldwell Elementary School and Caldwell Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell?
3 public schools are located in Caldwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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