Best Schools in St. Joseph, KS
St. Joseph, KS has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,420 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in St. Joseph greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Joseph, KS
The top high schools in St. Joseph, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clay Center Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Clifton-clyde Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Joseph, KS
The top middle schools in St. Joseph, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifton-clyde Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 112 Students
2. Clay Center Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Joseph, KS
The top elementary schools in St. Joseph, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 94 Students
2. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 384 Students
3. Garfield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Joseph, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Joseph, KS has a total population of 96 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Joseph, 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 St. Joseph, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Joseph, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Joseph, 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 St. Joseph, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Joseph, KS
How many schools are in St. Joseph, KS?
St. Joseph, KS has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,420 students in total.
How do schools in St. Joseph perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in St. Joseph score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in St. Joseph greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Joseph?
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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