Sabetha: Schools & Education
Education in Sabetha: 3 public schools. Sabetha Elementary School is the largest at 393 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 791 students.
- ~824 residents per school (vs Kansas ~424).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 824 residents per school. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Prairie Hills |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 791 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 56 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 271 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 34.3% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Highland Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Highland Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Highland |
| Nearest College · Phone | (785) 442-6000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mary Cotton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 915 Virginia |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (785) 284-3160 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 66534 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2652 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12