For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 809 students in Rooks County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Rooks County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rooks County, KS are Palco Junior High School, Palco High School and Damar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Rooks County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palco Junior High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Palco High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Damar Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Plainville Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Plainville High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Stockton Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Grades: PK-7
| 217 students
Rank: #77.
Stockton High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Grades: 8-12
| 138 students
Rooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rooks County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Rooks County, KS include Palco Junior High School, Palco High School and Damar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rooks County, KS?
7 public schools are located in Rooks County, KS.
What percentage of students in Rooks County, KS go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Rooks County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County, KS?
Rooks County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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