For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 389 students in Horton, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Horton, KS are Horton Elementary School and Horton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Horton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Horton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Horton, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Horton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Horton, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Horton, KS include Horton Elementary School and Horton High School.
How many public schools are located in Horton?
2 public schools are located in Horton.
What is the racial composition of students in Horton?
Horton public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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