Total enrollment
958
+53 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Colby
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 84%
% Hispanic
17%
was 11%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 grew 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 905 students to 958. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 84% to 78%.
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.