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4 schools in Atchison

Kansas · Public K-12

Atchison reports 4 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,450 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 363.

4-year change in Atchison

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,450
-166 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
10,785
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,450
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Atchison Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05693
Atchison High SchoolHigh09-12419
Atchison Middle SchoolMiddle06-08287
Central SchoolCombined02-1251

About Atchison

Across Atchison, Kansas, 4 public schools hosts about 1,450 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,450 students, shrank 10% from the 1,616 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Atchison discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Atchison, Kansas?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Atchison, with a combined enrollment of about 1,450.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Atchison?
Atchison has 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Atchison?
Atchison Elementary School is the largest public school in Atchison by enrollment, with approximately 693 students.
What school districts serve Atchison?
Atchison public schools are operated by Atchison Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Atchison cover?
Public schools in Atchison serve students from pre-K through grade 12.