For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 74 students in Alta Vista, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Alta Vista, KS is Prairie Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alta Vista, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Alta Vista have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alta Vista, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Gr: K-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alta Vista, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Alta Vista, KS include Prairie Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alta Vista?
1 public schools are located in Alta Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Alta Vista?
Alta Vista public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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