For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 256 students in Ness County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains North Elementary School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains South Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Ness County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Plains North Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ness City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Chestnut
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Burgess
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ness County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains North Elementary School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains South Elem/jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ness County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ness County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?
Ness County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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