Atchison Public Schools School District
School District · Atchison, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Evaluating Atchison Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Atchison Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Atchison Elementary School
Atchison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Atchison High School
Atchison · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central School
Atchison · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#266 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,272
$982 vs Kansas median
District size
1,476 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Atchison Public Schools ranks #266 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Atchison Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Atchison Elementary School (5.8/10), Atchison High School (5.4/10), and Central School (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Atchison Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atchison Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Atchison High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Central School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Atchison Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Atchison Public Schools
Atchison Public Schools is a Atchison, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,476 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $14,272 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Atchison Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Atchison Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Atchison Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 31.0% and ELA proficiency of 39.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Atchison Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Atchison Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Atchison Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Atchison
- Total Enrollment
- 1,476
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Atchison Public Schools?
Atchison Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Atchison Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Atchison Public Schools is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Atchison Public Schools?
Atchison Public Schools spends $14,272 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Atchison Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Atchison Public Schools is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Atchison Public Schools?
Atchison Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Atchison Public Schools with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Atchison Public Schools?
Across schools in Atchison Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Atchison Public Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Atchison Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.1%
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- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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