Total enrollment
958
+5 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Colby
Kansas · Public K-12
Colby's public schools total 3 across the city, with enrollment of about 958 and an average school size near 319.
4-year change in Colby
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,387
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
958
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Elem | Elementary | PK-04 | 369 |
| Colby Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 293 |
| Colby Senior High | High | 09-12 | 296 |
About Colby
Colby, Kansas is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 958 students. By school count, it is a small city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Colby average about 319 students each, 10% lower than the Kansas norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Colby has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 953 students to 958.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Colby discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.