Best Public Schools in Anthony, KS

Summary:

The city of Anthony, Kansas is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and no middle schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the standout Anthony Elementary, which excels in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and Chaparral Junior/Senior High, which lags behind state averages despite showing steady improvement in recent years.

Anthony Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to the Chaparral Schools district and the state of Kansas. In contrast, Chaparral Junior/Senior High has lower overall academic performance, but has shown progress, rising in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past few years.

Across the schools, there are some common challenges, such as high poverty levels, with both Anthony Elementary and Chaparral Junior/Senior High serving a significant population of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, all three schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is an area the district should focus on to improve student engagement and academic success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)								KAP Mathematics (2025)								KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anthony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	215 S Springfield	Anthony	67003	Harper County	Chaparral Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 842-3743	210	18	11.3	62.4%	178 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	66.9	199^th of 656 public elementary schools	69.7%		65.3	196^th of 653 public elementary schools	70.0%	3	54.5	64.3	56.0	36.7				52.4	18.2	67.9	76.0	66.7				59.0	60.0		60.0	$17,618	$2,602	$15,016
Chaparral Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	467 Ks-2	Anthony	67003	Harper County	Chaparral Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 842-5155	348	30	11.6	58.9%	267 (76.7%)	2 (0.6%)	50 (14.4%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.0%)	53.8	139^th of 332 public high schools	58.1%		43.6	186^th of 318 public high schools	41.5%	47					30.8	40.6	32.6	35.2					42.3	28.4	44.7	37.3		26.9	27.9	$17,144	$1,808	$15,335
Chaparral Virtual School	Public, Virtual	7-12	467 N State Rd 14	Anthony	67003	Harper County	Chaparral Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 842-5155	16				14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				$14,408	$1,721	$12,688

Cities Near Anthony

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Harper	8.88 mi	1	158^th
Attica	12.61 mi	2	272^nd
Argonia	16.59 mi	2	200^th
Norwich	23.15 mi	3	117^th
Caldwell	24.62 mi	3	89^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Anthony, KS

Anthony Elementary

Chaparral Junior/Senior High

Chaparral Virtual School

Cities Near Anthony