For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 636 students in Scott County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, KS are Scott City Lower Elementary School and Scott City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott City Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 East 8th
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7660
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7660
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Scott City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 W Ninth
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7640
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7640
Gr: 3-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Barclay Avenue
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, KS include Scott City Lower Elementary School and Scott City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scott County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Scott County include: Scott City Middle School vs. Scott City Lower Elementary School, Scott City Lower Elementary School vs. Scott City Middle School
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