For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 709 students in Mitchell County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, KS are Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Mitchell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Beloit Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 N Bell
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
328 N Nash
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Grades: K-3
| 28 students
605 Maple
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Grades: 4-6
| 83 students
Po Box 427
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rr 1 Box 11
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
P O Box 46
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, KS include Tipton Community School, Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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