| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Unified School District 489 | Hays | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 3,425 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Victoria Unified School District 432 | Pfeifer | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 284 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Ellis Unified School District 388 | Ellis | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 343 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Ellis County compares
Together they enroll 4,052 students across 11 schools. The largest is Hays Unified School District 489 with 3,425 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ellis County is Hays Unified School District 489 (9/10). 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 Ellis County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Ellis 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 Ellis County, KS?
Of the districts serving Ellis County, Hays Unified School District 489 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.