| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River Unified School District 444 | Windom | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 285 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Moundridge Unified School District 423 | Moundridge | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 499 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Inman Unified School District 448 | Inman | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 435 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Smoky Valley Unified School District 400 | Lindsborg | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,110 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| McPherson Unified School District 418 | Mcpherson | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 2,311 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Canton-Galva Unified School District 419 | Canton | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 341 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How McPherson County compares
Together they enroll 4,981 students across 20 schools. The largest is McPherson Unified School District 418 with 2,311 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in McPherson County, Kansas
McPherson County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in McPherson County is Little River Unified School District 444 (10/10). 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 McPherson County, KS?
6 school districts serve zip codes in McPherson 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 McPherson County, KS?
Of the districts serving McPherson County, Little River Unified School District 444 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.