Best Schools in Ellis County, KS
Ellis County, KS has a total of 28 schools including 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 6,022 students attend Ellis County, KS schools. On average, schools in Ellis County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ellis County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ellis County, KS
Ellis County, KS has 10 high schools with 2,196 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ellis County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ellis County don't meet expectations.
1. Hays High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
2. Ellis Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
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Ellis • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
3. Palco High
SchoolGrade
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Palco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
4. Victoria Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Victoria • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
5. Plainville High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Plainville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students
6. Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students
7. La Crosse High
SchoolGrade
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Lacrosse • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
8. Natoma High (6-12)
SchoolGrade
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Paradise • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 59 Students
9. Russell High
SchoolGrade
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Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ellis County, KS
Ellis County, KS has 4 middle schools with 987 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ellis County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ellis County meet expectations.
1. Palco Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
2. Hays Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
3. Ruppenthal Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. La Crosse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ellis County, KS
Ellis County, KS has 13 elementary schools with 2,686 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ellis County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ellis County meet expectations.
1. Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
2. Otis-bison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
3. La Crosse Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
4. Woodrow Wilson Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
5. Washington Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ellis • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
6. Natoma Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Paradise • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 54 Students
7. Victoria Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Victoria • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
8. Damar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 53 Students
9. Roosevelt Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
10. Plainville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ellis County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ellis County, KS has a total population of 28,934 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ellis County, 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 Ellis County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ellis County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ellis County, 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 Ellis County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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