For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,710 students in Marshall County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 242 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Marshall County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, KS are Valley Heights Elementary School, Axtell High School and Frankfort Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Marshall 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
508 Chestnut
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Grades: 3-6
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Axtell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Marysville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Carolina
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3641
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3641
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-2508
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #77.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Marysville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Walnut
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-5386
Grades: 7-12
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 E Lincoln
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Grades: PK-2
| 129 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 North Main Street
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Grades: PK-4
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, KS include Valley Heights Elementary School, Axtell High School and Frankfort Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
9 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What percentage of students in Marshall County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Marshall County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Marysville Jr/sr High School vs. Valley Heights Jr/sr High School, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School vs. Marysville Jr/sr High School, Axtell High School vs. Frankfort High School
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