Education

Dodge City and Ford County have both public and private options for primary and secondary education, as well as a community college and technology center for higher education.

Dodge City Public Schools (USD 443)

Primary and secondary education in Dodge City and Ford County is provided by USD 443. The school district's pre-kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment is almost 7,000 students each year. The school district includes one per-kindergarten early childhood education center with a Head Start program, nine elementary schools (K-5th), two middle schools (6th-8th), and one 6A high school (9th-12th). The school district recently implemented an iPad initiative that put 1,800 iPads into the hands of each student K-12 in January 2014.

 

Schools

  • Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Center (Pre-K)

  • Beeson Elementary School

  • Central Elementary School

  • Linn Elementary School

  • Miller Elementary School

  • Northwest Elementary School

  • Ross Elementary School

  • Soule Elementary School

  • Sunnyside Elementary School

  • Wilroads Garden Elementary School

  • Comanche Middle School

  • Dodge City Middle School

  • Dodge City High School

  • Alternative Education

www.usd443.org

Bucklin Schools (USD 459)

The Bucklin school system consits of Elementary (PK-5), Jr. High and High Shool (9-12). USD 459 offers the Eldon Fetter Scholarship to graduates of the Bucklin High School. With this scholarship the recipient is awarded $500 to be used towards a college or university.

www.bucklinschools.com

Spearville School District (USD 381)

Spearville school system, K-12, is well known for its high academic and strong sporting activities. USD 381 has a student population of 354. Spearville High School is nearing completion of an $8.6 million expansion.

www.usd381.org

Sacred Heart Cathedral School (Pre-K-8)

The Sacred Heart Cathedral School is a private Catholic school that serves elementary through 8th grade students. The school is overseen by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. For more information about this school, visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral School website.

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City Community College provides two-year academic and technical degree programs. The college is known for its nursing, construction technology, auto mechanics, welding, helicopter, lineman and food safety programs. The college also has agriculture, energy, pre-engineering, and business degree programs. For more information about the college, visit the Dodge City Community College website.

Branch Campus of Newman University

Newman University, a Catholic university based in Wichita, operates a branch operation in Dodge City. The campus currently offers 4-year and post graduate degree programs. For more information, visit the Newman University website.

University/Training Center

The Rural Education and Workforce Alliance (REWA) developed a University/Training Center to offer a core location for enhanced training. Satellite classrooms have been established in St. John, Jetmore, Garden City, Elkhart, Tribune, and Scott City. The University/Training Center will not only host regents’ programs but also small business development trainings and community education workshops. For more information, visit the REWA website.