For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,551 students in El Dorado, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado, KS are Circle Oil Hill Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Skelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Dorado have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in El Dorado, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circle Oil Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 W 6th Ave
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-9515
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-9515
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2702 N. Country Club Rd.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4830
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Skelly Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Skelly Street
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4860
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4860
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Blackmore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 N. Orchard St.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
El Dorado Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 E Wildcat Way
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4820
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4820
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
El Dorado Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Central Ave.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4800
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4800
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
El Dorado, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
124 W Central
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4800
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4800
Gr: 11-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
1216 W Third Ave.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4840
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4840
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
522 West Fifth Ave.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
Gr: 2-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
701 South Atchison
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4870
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4870
Gr: 2-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado, KS include Circle Oil Hill Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Skelly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Dorado?
6 public elementary schools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Dorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in El Dorado include: Circle Oil Hill Elementary School vs. Skelly Elementary School
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