| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee Heights Unified School District 496 | Burdett | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 140 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fort Larned Unified School District 495 | Garfield | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 864 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Pawnee County compares
Together they enroll 1,004 students across 5 schools. The largest is Fort Larned Unified School District 495 with 864 students. Districts here average 7.5/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Pawnee County, Kansas
Pawnee County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pawnee County is Pawnee Heights Unified School District 496 (9/10). 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 Pawnee County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County, KS?
Of the districts serving Pawnee County, Pawnee Heights Unified School District 496 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th 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.