Best Schools in Rantoul, KS
Rantoul, KS has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,772 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Rantoul meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rantoul, KS
The top high schools in Rantoul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Heights • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
2. Paola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
3. Ottawa Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students
4. Wellsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rantoul, KS
The top middle schools in Rantoul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paola Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
2. Wellsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
3. Ottawa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rantoul, KS
The top elementary schools in Rantoul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Heights Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
2. Sunflower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
3. Wellsville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
4. Garfield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
5. Cottonwood Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rantoul, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rantoul, KS has a total population of 792 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rantoul, 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 Rantoul, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rantoul, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rantoul, 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 Rantoul, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rantoul, KS
How many schools are in Rantoul, KS?
Rantoul, KS has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,772 students in total.
How do schools in Rantoul perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Rantoul score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Rantoul meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rantoul?
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: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations