| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River Unified School District 444 | Little River | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 285 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sterling Unified School District 376 | Alden | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 475 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lyons Unified School District 405 | Lyons | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 737 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chase-Raymond Unified School District 401 | Chase | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 145 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Rice County compares
Together they enroll 1,642 students across 12 schools. The largest is Lyons Unified School District 405 with 737 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Kansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Rice County, Kansas
Rice County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rice 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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