For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 928 students in Russell County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Russell County, KS are Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified, Bickerdyke Elementary School and Russell Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Russell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 N Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bickerdyke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Gr: 2-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Russell Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Gr: PK-1 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Russell County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Russell County, KS include Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified, Bickerdyke Elementary School and Russell Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Russell County?
5 public schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Russell County include: Simpson Elementary School vs. Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
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