For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 551 students in Howard, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard, KS are West Elk Schools and West Elk Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
West Elk Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Howard, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Howard, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard, KS include West Elk Schools and West Elk Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard?
2 public elementary schools are located in Howard.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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