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Best Schools in Atchison, KS
Atchison, KS has 22 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 4,964 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Atchison meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Atchison, KS
The top high schools in Atchison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atchison County Community Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
2. Pleasant Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
4. Jefferson Co North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
5. Troy High And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Troy Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 165 Students
6. Atchison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
7. Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan West Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atchison, KS
The top middle schools in Atchison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students
2. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
3. Atchison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atchison, KS
The top elementary schools in Atchison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
2. St Benedict Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Benedict Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
3. Troy Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Troy Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
4. Doniphan West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan West Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
5. Atchison County Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
6. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students
7. Jefferson County North Elem/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County North • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students
8. Riverside Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 143 Students
9. Atchison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
10. Riverside Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Atchison, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Atchison, KS has a total population of 12,505 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Atchison, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Atchison, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atchison, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atchison, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Atchison, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Atchison, KS
How many schools are in Atchison, KS?
Atchison, KS has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 4,964 students in total.
How do schools in Atchison perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Atchison score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Atchison meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atchison?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Atchison
4 of 4 schools in Atchison carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Atchison. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.