For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 124 students in Longton, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Longton, KS are Elk Valley Elementary School and Elk Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Longton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Longton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Longton, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Longton, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Longton, KS include Elk Valley Elementary School and Elk Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Longton?
2 public schools are located in Longton.
What is the racial composition of students in Longton?
Longton public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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