For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 953 students in Ellsworth County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Ellsworth County, KS are Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson Elementary School and Ellsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Ellsworth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ellsworth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 E 3rd
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Gr: PK-3 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Kanopolis Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Iowa
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Gr: 4-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 11th
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Ellsworth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Gr: PK-8
3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ellsworth County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Ellsworth County, KS include Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson Elementary School and Ellsworth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ellsworth County?
5 public schools are located in Ellsworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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