| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Unified School District 248 | Farlington | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,037 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Frontenac Public Schools Unified School District 249 | Frontenac | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 953 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pittsburg Unified School District 250 | Opolis | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 3,390 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cherokee Unified School District 247 | Cherokee | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 458 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Northeast Unified School District 246 | Arcadia | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 484 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Crawford County compares
Together they enroll 6,322 students across 18 schools. The largest is Pittsburg Unified School District 250 with 3,390 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Crawford County, Kansas
Crawford County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Crawford County is Girard Unified School District 248 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Crawford County, KS?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Crawford County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Crawford County, KS?
Of the districts serving Crawford County, Girard Unified School District 248 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.