For the 2025 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 31%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jewell County (2025)
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 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Jewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 20
Jewell, KS 66949
(785) 428-3233
Jewell, KS 66949
(785) 428-3233
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
313 S Washington
Jewell, KS 66949
(785) 428-3233
Jewell, KS 66949
(785) 428-3233
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
301 N West Street
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3822
Gr: K-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
710 E Madison
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
301 N West
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3126
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
4th & Elm
Randall, KS 66963
(785) 739-2216
Randall, KS 66963
(785) 739-2216
Gr: PK-4 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
301 North West St
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-4104
Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-4104
Gr: 5-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 345
Burr Oak, KS 66936
(785) 647-8551
Burr Oak, KS 66936
(785) 647-8551
Gr: K-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Po Box 345
Burr Oak, KS 66936
(785) 647-6361
Burr Oak, KS 66936
(785) 647-6361
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Po Box 139
Esbon, KS 66941
(785) 725-3444
Esbon, KS 66941
(785) 725-3444
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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