Best Public Schools in Phillipsburg, KS

Summary:

The Phillipsburg school district in Kansas consists of three schools: Phillipsburg Elementary, Phillipsburg High, and Phillipsburg Middle. The district is ranked 63 out of 264 in Kansas, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status compared to other districts in the state.

Phillipsburg Elementary stands out as a consistently strong performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Kansas elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is impressive, with 68.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 54.99% in Mathematics. In contrast, Phillipsburg Middle has shown more variable performance, with its statewide ranking and rating fluctuating over the years.

Phillipsburg High also stands out, ranking in the top half of Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating in 2023-2024. The school boasts an impressive 89.5% four-year graduation rate and relatively high test scores, with 41.45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at Phillipsburg High may contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to the middle school.

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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
Phillipsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Nebraska Avenue	Phillipsburg	67661	Phillips County	Phillipsburg	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 543-2174	233	20	11.3	45.9%	215 (92.3%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	78.3	119^th of 656 public elementary schools	81.9%		71.6	145^th of 653 public elementary schools	77.8%	26	66.7	69.4						68.3	50.0	58.3						55.0				$14,146	$3,877	$10,269
Phillipsburg Middle	Public	5-8	647 7th St	Phillipsburg	67661	Phillips County	Phillipsburg	No	No	No	No	(785) 543-5114	179	15	11.7	53.1%	166 (92.7%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	48.5	177^th of 363 public middle schools	51.2%		32.9	249^th of 362 public middle schools	31.2%	72			52.2	34.9	46.2	40.8		43.5			56.5	27.9	43.6	42.9		42.9	58.7	34.7	46.3	$9,849	$2,903	$6,946
Phillipsburg High	Public	9-12	410 S 7th	Phillipsburg	67661	Phillips County	Phillipsburg	No	No	No	No	(785) 543-5251	173	20	8.5	42.8%	162 (93.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	63.1	108^th of 332 public high schools	67.5%		76.6	50^th of 318 public high schools	84.3%	58							41.5	41.5							41.5	41.5				$15,560	$1,866	$13,694

Cities Near Phillipsburg

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Agra	11.23 mi	1	239^th
Logan	14.67 mi	2	131^st
Kensington	15.72 mi	2	69^th
Long Island	17.17 mi	1
Stockton	22.18 mi	2	189^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.