Top Morton County Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Morton County, KS, serving 1,371 students. Morton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
- Morton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Morton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Morton County, KS are Elkhart Elementary School, Kansas Connections Academy and Rolla Elementary (prek-5). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Morton County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Elkhart Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:6/Top 50%331 S Cosmos10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Grades: PK-4 | 168 students
- Kansas Connections Academy Math: 26% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50%150 Wildcat Ave10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 607-1199
Grades: K-12 | 784 students
- Rolla Elementary (prek-5) Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%300 Third Street10
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4731
Grades: PK-5 | 47 students
- Rolla Jh/hs (6-12) Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%203 Van Buren10
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4345
Grades: 6-12 | 75 students
- Elkhart Middle School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%151 Wildcat Ave10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Grades: 5-8 | 135 students
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- Elkhart High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%150 Wildcat Ave10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Grades: 9-12 | 124 students
- Point Rock Alternative Alternative School150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
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