For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,132 students in Seward County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Seward County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Seward County, KS are Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seward County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Warren Avenue
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Pine
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7292
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Calvert
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Liberal Sr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Seymour Rogers Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Griffith
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Seward County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Seward County, KS include Macarthur Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Seward County?
10 public schools are located in Seward County.
What percentage of students in Seward County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Seward County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward County public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Seward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Seward County include: Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Macarthur Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Sunflower Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School vs. Macarthur Elementary School
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