Best Schools in Lancaster, KS
Lancaster, KS has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,058 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Lancaster don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lancaster, KS
The top high schools in Lancaster, 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. Horton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster, KS
The top middle schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Everest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster, KS
The top elementary schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atchison County Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atchison Co Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
2. Horton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Brown County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster, KS has a total population of 626 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lancaster, KS
How many schools are in Lancaster, KS?
Lancaster, KS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,058 students in total.
How do schools in Lancaster perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Lancaster score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Lancaster don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lancaster?
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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations