For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,048 students in Mitchell County, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 387 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS are Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Beloit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 N Bell
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Beloit Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Walnut
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3593
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3593
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
328 N Nash
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Grades: K-3
| 28 students
605 Maple
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Grades: 4-6
| 83 students
Po Box 427
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rr 1 Box 11
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
P O Box 46
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, KS include Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
4 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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