Top 5 Best Ellis County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,542 students in Ellis County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellis County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 Hall
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2510
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 E 28th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
602 10th Street
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Macarthur
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Hays Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ellis County, KS

Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1309 Fort
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
1107 10th St
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ellis County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellis County, KS include Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellis County, KS?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ellis County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County, KS?
Ellis County, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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