| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Valley Unified School District 283 | Longton | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 113 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Elk Unified School District 282 | Elk Falls | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 551 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Elk County compares
Together they enroll 664 students across 4 schools. The largest is West Elk Unified School District 282 with 551 students. Districts here average 1.0/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 1/10.
School Districts in Elk County, Kansas
Elk County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Elk County is Elk Valley Unified School District 283 (1/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Elk County, KS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Elk County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Elk County, KS?
Of the districts serving Elk County, Elk Valley Unified School District 283 has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 8th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.