For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,709 students in 66720, KS (there are , serving 174 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 66720, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66720, KS are Chanute Elementary School, Royster Middle School and Chanute High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 66720 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66720, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66720, KS ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
66720, Kansas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: 1-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66720, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66720, KS include Chanute Elementary School, Royster Middle School and Chanute High School.
How many public schools are located in 66720?
3 public schools are located in 66720.
What percentage of students in 66720 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 66720 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66720?
66720 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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