Clifton: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Clifton. Clifton-Clyde Middle School is the largest at 112 students (grades 4-8). Total enrollment: 206 students.
- ~221 residents per school (vs Kansas ~424).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 221 residents per school. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Clifton-Clyde |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 206 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 16 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 43.7% |
| 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 | Cloud County Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 20.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Cloud County Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Concordia |
| Nearest College · Phone | (785) 243-1435 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 20.3 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Clifton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 104 E. Parallel |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (785) 455-2222 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 66937 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1196 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12