For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,469 students in Bourbon County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bourbon County, KS are West Bourbon Elementary School, Eugene Ware Elementary School and Fort Scott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bourbon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bourbon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Fifth Street
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Eugene Ware Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Third
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Fort Scott Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E 12th St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
316 W Tenth St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bourbon County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bourbon County, KS include West Bourbon Elementary School, Eugene Ware Elementary School and Fort Scott Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bourbon County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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