For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,008 students in Ellsworth County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Ellsworth County, KS are Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Ellsworth Elementary School and Kanopolis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Ellsworth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ellsworth County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 3rd
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Grades: PK-4
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Kanopolis Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Iowa
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Grades: 5-6
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #66.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 11th
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Ellsworth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3005 Ave D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellsworth County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ellsworth County, KS include Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Ellsworth Elementary School and Kanopolis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ellsworth County, KS?
6 public schools are located in Ellsworth County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth County, KS?
Ellsworth County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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