For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 488 students in Ellsworth, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Ellsworth, KS are Ellsworth Elementary School and Ellsworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Ellsworth have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ellsworth, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 E 3rd
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Gr: PK-3 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 11th
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ellsworth, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Ellsworth, KS include Ellsworth Elementary School and Ellsworth High School.
How many public schools are located in Ellsworth?
2 public schools are located in Ellsworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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