For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,966 students in Longton, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Longton, KS are Elk Valley Elementary School and Elk Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Longton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Longton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Longton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Elk Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(888) 303-7077
Longton, KS 67352
(888) 303-7077
Gr: K-12 | 1,844 student Student-teacher ratio: 369:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Longton, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Longton, KS include Elk Valley Elementary School and Elk Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Longton?
3 public schools are located in Longton.
What is the racial composition of students in Longton?
Longton public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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