For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 785 students in Elk County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Elk County, KS are Elk Valley Elementary School, West Elk Schools and Elk Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Elk Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
416 North Plumb
Moline, KS 67353
(620) 647-3289
Moline, KS 67353
(620) 647-3289
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elk County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Elk County, KS include Elk Valley Elementary School, West Elk Schools and Elk Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Elk County, KS?
4 public schools are located in Elk County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County, KS?
Elk County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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