For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 816 students in Rooks County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 92% 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 High School, Damar Elementary School and Palco Jr. High 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 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rooks County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Palco Jr. High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #44.
Plainville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Plainville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Gr: 7-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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 High School, Damar Elementary School and Palco Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Rooks County?
7 public schools are located in Rooks County.
What percentage of students in Rooks County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Rooks County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rooks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rooks County include: Plainville High School vs. Stockton High School, Stockton High School vs. Plainville High School
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