For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 498 students in Morton County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Morton County, KS are Rolla Elementary (Prek-5), Elkhart Elementary School and Rolla Jh/hs (6-12). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Morton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5)
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Third Street
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4731
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4731
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
331 S Cosmos
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Van Buren
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4345
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4345
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Point Rock Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Morton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Electronic Charter School - Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 999
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2195
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2195
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morton County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Morton County, KS include Rolla Elementary (Prek-5), Elkhart Elementary School and Rolla Jh/hs (6-12).
How many public schools are located in Morton County?
6 public schools are located in Morton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton County?
Morton County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morton County include: Point Rock Alternative Learning Center vs. Elkhart High School, Elkhart High School vs. Point Rock Alternative Learning Center
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