For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 476 students in Morris County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, KS are Council Grove Elementary School and White City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Morris County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
White City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Morris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 N. 8th Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
140 9th Street
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Dwight, KS 66849
(785) 482-3224
Gr: K-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
White City Junior High Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
414 East Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, KS include Council Grove Elementary School and White City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morris County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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