For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 276 students in Elkhart, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, KS are Elkhart Elementary School and Elkhart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elkhart, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
331 S Cosmos
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Elkhart, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 999
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2195
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2195
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, KS include Elkhart Elementary School and Elkhart Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkhart?
2 public elementary schools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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