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Best Jackson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,532 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS are Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Holton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
812 W. 5th. St.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Royal Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Royal Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Iowa Street
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Fresh Start (Virtual)
501 Dakota
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-5664
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS include Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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