For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 378 students in Jewell County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Jewell County, KS are Rock Hills Elementary School and Rock Hills Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jewell County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Jewell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jewell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 N. West Street
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rock Hills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 E. Madison
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jewell County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Jewell County, KS include Rock Hills Elementary School and Rock Hills Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Jewell County?
2 public schools are located in Jewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jewell County?
Jewell County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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