For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 15 students in Palco, KS.
The top ranked public middle school in Palco, KS is Palco Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palco, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Palco have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palco, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 15 students
Palco, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palco, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palco, KS include Palco Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palco?
1 public middle schools are located in Palco.
What is the racial composition of students in Palco?
Palco public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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