For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 641 students in Ellsworth County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellsworth County, KS are Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellsworth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellsworth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Kanopolis Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Iowa
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Grades: 4-6
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 3rd
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Grades: PK-3
| 190 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
3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ellsworth County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellsworth County, KS include Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson Elementary School and Kanopolis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellsworth County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ellsworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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