For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 803 students in Rooks County, KS (there are , serving 69 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Rooks County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rooks County, KS are Damar Elementary School, Palco High School and Plainville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rooks County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Damar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Palco High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Plainville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Grades: PK-7
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Palco Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
Stockton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6784
Grades: 8-12
| 93 students
Rank: #77.
Plainville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rooks County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Rooks County, KS include Damar Elementary School, Palco High School and Plainville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rooks County?
7 public schools are located in Rooks County.
What percentage of students in Rooks County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Rooks County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rooks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rooks County include: Plainville High School vs. Stockton High School, Stockton High School vs. Plainville High School
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