For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 607 students in 67349, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 67349, KS are West Elk Schools and West Elk Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 67349 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 67349, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best 67349, KS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
67349, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 67349, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 67349, KS include West Elk Schools and West Elk Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 67349?
2 public middle schools are located in 67349.
What is the racial composition of students in 67349?
67349 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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