For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,071 students in Mitchell County, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 387 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS are Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Beloit Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 N Bell
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Beloit Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Walnut
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3593
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3593
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
328 N Nash
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Gr: K-3 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
605 Maple
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: 4-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 427
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rr 1 Box 11
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
P O Box 46
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS include Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
4 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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