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Best Elk County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 731 students in Elk County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Elk County, KS are Elk Valley Elementary School, West Elk Schools and Elk Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Elk Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Rocket Online Schools (Rocs)
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(888) 303-7077
Gr: K-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 369:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elk County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Elk County, KS include Elk Valley Elementary School, West Elk Schools and Elk Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Elk County?
4 public schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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