For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 292 students in Wallace County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Wallace County, KS are Sharon Springs Elementary School, Weskan Elementary School and Wallace County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallace County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wallace County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wallace County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharon Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4267
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4267
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Weskan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Coyote Blvd.
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wallace County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4240
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weskan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Coyote Blvd
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Weskan, KS 67762
(785) 943-5222
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wallace County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Wallace County, KS include Sharon Springs Elementary School, Weskan Elementary School and Wallace County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wallace County?
4 public schools are located in Wallace County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallace County?
Wallace County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wallace County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wallace County include: Weskan High School vs. Wallace County High School
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