For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,967 students in Morton County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Morton County, KS are Rolla Elementary (Prek-5), Kansas Connections Academy 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 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Morton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(816) 202-8962
Elkhart, KS 67950
(816) 202-8962
Grades: K-12
| 1,421 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 S Cosmos
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Elkhart High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Point Rock Alternative
Alternative School
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Morton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 999
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2195
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2195
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Point Rock Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
523 Morton St
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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), Kansas Connections Academy and Rolla Jh/hs (6-12).
How many public schools are located in Morton County, KS?
7 public schools are located in Morton County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton County, KS?
Morton County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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