For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 757 students in Republic County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Republic County, KS are Pike Valley Elementary School, Pike Valley High School and Belleville East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Republic County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Republic County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Republic County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Grant
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Pike Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Belleville East Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1811 O. Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Republic County Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24th & P Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Gr: 6-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Pike Valley Jr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Republic County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Republic County, KS include Pike Valley Elementary School, Pike Valley High School and Belleville East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Republic County?
5 public schools are located in Republic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Republic County?
Republic County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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