For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 373 students in Horton, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Horton, KS are Horton Elementary School and Horton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Horton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Horton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Horton, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Gr: PK-4 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Horton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Horton, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Horton, KS include Horton Elementary School and Horton High School.
How many public schools are located in Horton?
2 public schools are located in Horton.
What is the racial composition of students in Horton?
Horton public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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