For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 35 students in Palco, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Palco, KS are Palco High School and Palco Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palco, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Palco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palco, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palco High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Palco Jr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 6-8
| 15 students
Palco, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palco, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Palco, KS include Palco High School and Palco Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Palco?
2 public schools are located in Palco.
What is the racial composition of students in Palco?
Palco public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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