For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 297 students in Wallace County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Wallace County, KS are Sharon Springs Elementary School, Wallace County High School and Weskan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallace County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wallace County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wallace County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 728-4573
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 728-4573
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wallace County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 728-4571
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 728-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Weskan High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Coyote Blvd
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Weskan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Coyote Blvd.
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wallace County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Wallace County, KS include Sharon Springs Elementary School, Wallace County High School and Weskan High School.
How many public schools are located in Wallace County?
4 public schools are located in Wallace County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallace County?
Wallace County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wallace County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wallace County include: Wallace County High School vs. Weskan High School, Weskan High School vs. Wallace County High School
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