For the 2023-24 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,790 students in Ellis County, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 727 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Ellis County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, KS are Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Ellis County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 Hall
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2510
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2510
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E 28th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Victoria Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 10th Street
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Macarthur
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Hays Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #77.
Hays High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 E 13th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Ellis Jr/sr High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rank: #1010.
Victoria Junior-senior High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 10th St.
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
1107 10th St
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellis County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, KS include Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ellis County, KS?
11 public schools are located in Ellis County, KS.
What percentage of students in Ellis County, KS go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Ellis County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County, KS?
Ellis County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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