For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 757 students in Republic County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Republic County, KS are Pike Valley Elementary School, Pike Valley High School and Belleville East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Republic County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Republic County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Republic County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pike Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Grant
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Pike Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Belleville East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1811 O. Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Republic County Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24th & P Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Pike Valley Jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Scandia, KS 66966
(785) 335-2294
Grades: 7-8
| 31 students
Republic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 469
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
P O Box 469
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Grades: 5-8
| 136 students
Box 167
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
24th & P Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
915 18th St
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Grades: 5-6
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Republic County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Republic County, KS include Pike Valley Elementary School, Pike Valley High School and Belleville East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Republic County?
5 public schools are located in Republic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Republic County?
Republic County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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