For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 346 students in Ellis, KS (there are , serving 76 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Ellis, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellis, KS are Washington Elementary School and Ellis Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Ellis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Ellis, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Ellis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellis, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ellis, KS include Washington Elementary School and Ellis Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Ellis?
2 public schools are located in Ellis.
What percentage of students in Ellis go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Ellis are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis?
Ellis public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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