Best Schools in Cato, KS
Cato, KS has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,316 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Cato don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cato, KS
The top high schools in Cato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Scott Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
2. North East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cato, KS
The top middle schools in Cato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Scott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cato, KS
The top elementary schools in Cato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eugene Ware Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 359 Students
2. Northeast Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 341 Students
3. Winfield Scott Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Scott • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cato, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cato, KS has a total population of 78 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cato, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cato, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cato, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cato, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cato, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cato, KS
How many schools are in Cato, KS?
Cato, KS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,316 students in total.
How do schools in Cato perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Cato score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Cato don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cato?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations