For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,701 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KS are Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
812 W. 5th. St.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Royal Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Iowa Street
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, KS include Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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