Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66520

Summary:

The 66520 zip code is home to a single high-performing elementary school, McCormick Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 and is part of the highly-ranked Blue Valley School District. McCormick Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, ranking 134th out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In addition to its strong academic performance, McCormick Elementary stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is better than the state average. The school also serves a diverse student population, with 26.19% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this economic diversity, McCormick Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1 and spends $11,900 per student, suggesting a commitment to providing adequate resources and support for all its students.

Overall, the data highlights McCormick Elementary as an exemplary school within the 66520 zip code, offering a high-quality education and a range of opportunities for its students. The school's consistent academic excellence, low chronic absenteeism, and dedication to serving a diverse population make it an attractive option for families in the area.

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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 All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McCormick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	109 North 1st	Olsburg	66520	Pottawatomie County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 468-3551	146	12	12.6	21.9%	136 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	75.6	134^th of 656 public elementary schools	79.6%		67.6	183^rd of 653 public elementary schools	72.0%	49	64.7	42.1	70.0	58.9	82.4	42.1	70.0	64.3	65.0	65.0	$6,040	$298	$5,742

Cities Near Zip Code 66520

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Olsburg	1.34 mi	1	44^th
Randolph	8.64 mi	2	13^th
Westmoreland	10.08 mi	1	77^th
Saint George	11.58 mi	3	48^th
Riley	13.65 mi	2	7^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.

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