Best Public Schools in Alta Vista, KS

Summary:

The city of Alta Vista, Kansas has just one public elementary school, Prairie Heights Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-6. Despite serving a high-need student population, with 64.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Prairie Heights Elementary is a standout school in the region, consistently performing at a high level.

Prairie Heights Elementary is ranked in the top 25% of elementary schools in Morris County, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 school years. The school's test scores significantly outperform the county and state averages, with 44.89% proficiency in ELA, 57.13% proficiency in Math, and 60% proficiency in Science, compared to 31.18%, 38.5%, and 36.25% respectively for the county. Additionally, the school's small student-teacher ratio of 9.4 to 1 likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.

Overall, Prairie Heights Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution in the Alta Vista area, delivering quality education to its students despite serving a high-need population. The school's consistent academic achievements and strong ratings indicate it is a valuable asset to the local community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)			KAP Mathematics (2024)			KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Heights Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 Center Street	Alta Vista	66834	Wabaunsee County	Morris County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 499-6313	85	9	9.4	64.7%	81 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	70.1	158^th of 653 public elementary schools	75.8%		50	329^th of 660 public elementary schools	50.2%	171	50.0	40.0	44.9	86.4	30.0	57.1	60.0	60.0	$10,763	$799	$9,964

Cities Near Alta Vista

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dwight	6.03 mi	1
Council Grove	13.9 mi	3	111^th
White City	13.98 mi	2	243^rd
Alma	14.99 mi	2	84^th
Junction City	20.03 mi	9	126^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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