For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,938 students in Allen County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Allen County, KS are Marmaton Valley Elementary School, Humboldt Elementary School and Marmaton Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Allen County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marmaton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Marmaton Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Iola Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Street
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Allen County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Allen County, KS include Marmaton Valley Elementary School, Humboldt Elementary School and Marmaton Valley High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Allen County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Allen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Allen County include: Humboldt Middle School vs. Humboldt Elementary School, Humboldt Elementary School vs. Humboldt Middle School
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