For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,033 students in Ellis County, KS (there are , serving 607 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Ellis County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, KS are Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 Hall
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2510
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2510
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E 28th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Macarthur
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 10th Street
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Hays Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Hays High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 E 13th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Ellis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Victoria Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 10th St.
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 7th St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2400
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Ellis County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1309 Fort
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellis County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, KS include Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ellis County?
11 public schools are located in Ellis County.
What percentage of students in Ellis County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Ellis County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ellis County include: Victoria Junior-senior High School vs. Hays High School, Hays High School vs. Victoria Junior-senior High School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
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