For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 546 students in Rooks County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rooks County, KS are Damar Elementary School, Palco Jr. High School and Plainville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Rooks County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Damar Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Gr: PK-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Palco Jr. High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #33.
Plainville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rooks County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rooks County, KS include Damar Elementary School, Palco Jr. High School and Plainville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rooks County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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