For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 731 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elk County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Elk Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: 7-12
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?
4 public schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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