For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,315 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS are Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Iowa Street
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Holton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
812 W. 5th. St.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Royal Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
12692 266th Rd.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2194
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2194
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 New Jersey
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Delia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
334 Nora Street
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS include Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, KS?
9 public schools are located in Jackson County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, KS?
Jackson County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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