For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,821 students in Marshall County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, KS are Valley Heights Elementary School, Axtell Elementary School and Frankfort Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
508 Chestnut
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7693
Gr: 3-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Marysville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Carolina
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3641
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3641
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
3675 74th Street
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(888) 303-7077
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
307 E Lincoln
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Gr: PK-2 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
106 North Main Street
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Summerfield, KS 66541
(785) 244-6221
Gr: PK-4 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, KS include Valley Heights Elementary School, Axtell Elementary School and Frankfort Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marshall County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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