For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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