For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 944 students in Colby, KS (there are , serving 163 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Colby, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Colby, KS are Colby Elementary School, Colby Middle School and Colby Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colby, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Colby have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Colby, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Third St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Colby Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1890 S Franklin Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5300
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Colby, Kansas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colby, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Colby, KS include Colby Elementary School, Colby Middle School and Colby Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Colby?
3 public schools are located in Colby.
What percentage of students in Colby go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Colby are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colby?
Colby public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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