Park Elementary School
724 Garfield St, Columbus, KS 66725
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 1st
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Niche GradeB-
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Students
208
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
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Highland Elementary School
319 N Highschool Ave, Columbus, KS 66725
Public Elementary School 2nd to 3rd
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Niche GradeC+
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Students
136
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Math Proficiency
41%
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
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Reading Proficiency
11%
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Riverton High School
7120 SE 70th St, Riverton, KS 66770
Public High School 9th to 12th
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Niche GradeB-
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Students
218
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SAT Overall Score
1040
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
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ACT Overall Score
21
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Riverton Elementary School
7166 SE 70th St, Riverton, KS 66770
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
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Niche GradeC+
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GreatSchools5
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Students
313
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Math Proficiency
31%
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
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Reading Proficiency
47%
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Riverton Middle School
7144 SE 70th St, Riverton, KS 66770
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
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Niche GradeB-
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Students
147
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Math Proficiency
23%
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
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Reading Proficiency
33%
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Central Elementary School
810 S Highschool Ave, Columbus, KS 66725
Public Elementary School 4th to 8th
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Niche GradeC+
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GreatSchools4
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Students
348
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Math Proficiency
40%
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
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Reading Proficiency
39%
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Columbus Junior/Senior High School
124 S Highschool Ave, Columbus, KS 66725
Public High School 9th to 12th
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Niche GradeB-
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Students
438
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SAT Overall Score
840
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
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ACT Overall Score
22
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Baxter Springs High School
100 N Military Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
Public High School 7th to 12th
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Niche GradeB+
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GreatSchools8
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Students
361
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
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ACT Overall Score
23
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Central Elementary School
1501 Park Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
Public Elementary School 3rd to 6th
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Niche GradeA-
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GreatSchools7
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Students
223
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Math Proficiency
60%
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
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Reading Proficiency
64%
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Galena Middle School
624 E 8th St, Galena, KS 66739
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
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Niche GradeB+
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GreatSchools7
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Students
174
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Math Proficiency
47%
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
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Reading Proficiency
48%
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Lincoln Elementary School
801 Lincoln Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd
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Niche GradeB
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Students
245
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
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Spring Grove Primary Center
1900 Galena Ave, Galena, KS 66739
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd
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Niche GradeB-
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Students
229
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
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Liberty Elementary School
624 E 8th St, Galena, KS 66739
Public Elementary School 3rd to 5th
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Niche GradeC+
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GreatSchools6
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Students
167
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Math Proficiency
36%
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
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Reading Proficiency
52%
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Southeast Elementary School
303 S Humbert, Weir, KS 66781
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
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Niche GradeB+
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GreatSchools4
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Students
149
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Math Proficiency
35%
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
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Reading Proficiency
49%
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Galena High School
602 E 8th St, Galena, KS 66739
Public High School 9th to 12th
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Niche GradeC+
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GreatSchools4
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Students
236
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
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ACT Overall Score
21
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Faith Christian Academy
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Galena Virtual School
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Life Christian School
1001 E Merle Evans Dr, Columbus, KS 66725
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 11th
For families seeking quality education in Cherokee County, KS, the area offers 18 school options including the highly-rated Baxter Springs High School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Central Elementary School (A- on Niche). Cherokee County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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