For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 679 students in Republic County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Republic County, KS are Pike Valley Elementary School, Belleville East Elementary School and Republic County Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Republic County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Republic County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Republic County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Grant
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Belleville East Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1811 O. Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Republic County Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24th & P Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Republic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 469
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
P O Box 469
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Gr: 5-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Box 167
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Box 167
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
24th & P Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
915 18th St
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Gr: 5-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Republic County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Republic County, KS include Pike Valley Elementary School, Belleville East Elementary School and Republic County Jr./sr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Republic County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Republic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Republic County?
Republic County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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