For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 641 students in Ellsworth County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellsworth County, KS are Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson Elementary School and Ellsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellsworth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellsworth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Kanopolis Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Iowa
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Gr: 4-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellsworth County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellsworth County, KS include Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson Elementary School and Ellsworth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellsworth County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ellsworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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