For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,071 students in Mitchell County, KS (there are , serving 387 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS are Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell 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 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Beloit Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 N Bell
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Beloit Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Walnut
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3593
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3593
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
328 N Nash
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Gr: K-3 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
605 Maple
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: 4-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 427
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rr 1 Box 11
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
P O Box 46
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS include Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
4 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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