For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 731 students in Elk County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Elk Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, KS include Elk Valley Elementary School, West Elk Schools and Elk Valley High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elk County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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