Clayton: Schools & Education
Clayton schools: 2 public schools. Oberlin Elem is the largest at 277 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 413 students.
- ~16 residents per school (vs Kansas ~424).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 16 residents per school. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Oberlin |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2010080 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 413 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 36 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 219 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.0% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Colby Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 41.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Colby Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Colby |
| Nearest College · Phone | (785) 462-3984 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 41.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | OBERLIN CITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (785) 475-2412 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 104 E. OAK, OBERLIN KS 67749 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
OBERLIN CITY LIBRARY
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12