Best Schools in Ellis County, KS
Ellis County, KS has 28 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 14 elementary) serving 6,064 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Ellis County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ellis County, KS
The top high schools in Ellis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellis Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellis • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Natoma High (6-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 59 Students
3. Hays High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
4. Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students
5. Victoria Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Victoria • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
6. La Crosse High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
7. Russell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 207 Students
8. Plainville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students
9. Palco High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ellis County, KS
The top middle schools in Ellis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hays Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
2. Palco Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
3. 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
The top elementary schools in Ellis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
2. La Crosse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lacrosse • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
3. Washington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellis • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
4. Woodrow Wilson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
5. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
6. Otis-bison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
7. Victoria Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Victoria • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
8. Natoma Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 54 Students
9. Roosevelt Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
10. Damar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palco • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 53 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.
Questions About Schools in Ellis County, KS
How many schools are in Ellis County, KS?
Ellis County, KS has 28 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 6,064 students in total.
How do schools in Ellis County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Ellis County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Ellis County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ellis County?
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: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ellis County
3 places in Ellis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Hays (7 schools)