For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,532 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS are Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Holton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
812 W. 5th. St.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Royal Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Grades: 5-8
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Iowa Street
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 New Jersey
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Delia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
334 Nora Street
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
12692 266th Rd.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2194
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2194
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KS include Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Jackson Heights High School And Middle School vs. Holton High School, Holton High School vs. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
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