For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 473 students in Norton County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norton County, KS are Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Norton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Almena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Eisenhower Drive
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Norton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 South Chapman
Lenora, KS 67645
(785) 567-4350
Lenora, KS 67645
(785) 567-4350
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norton County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norton County, KS include Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norton County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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