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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66436

At a glance

Schools

1,563

Students

Districts

Top rankedHolton High71^st of 332 Kansas high schools

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Biggest riser

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School up 82 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School 10.6 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

The 66436 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Holton High School and Jackson Heights Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Holton High School is a standout institution, with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and high graduation rates (89.5%) and low dropout rates (1.3%). The school also outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School have lower proficiency rates in these subjects compared to the state and district.

The data also reveals significant variations in school resources, with spending per student ranging from $9,361 at Jackson Heights Elementary School to $16,443 at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School. This raises questions about the relationship between funding and academic outcomes. Overall, the schools in the 66436 zip code area display a diverse range of performance, with some institutions standing out as high-achieving and others facing challenges in meeting academic benchmarks.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)								KAP Mathematics (2025)								KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School	Public	7-12	12719 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2195	229	22	10.6	45.9%	208 (90.8%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	50.8	158^th of 332 public high schools	52.4%		30.7	240^th of 318 public high schools	24.5%	82					47.5	27.3	39.3	38.6					25.0	27.3	33.3	28.0		27.3	27.3	$14,590	$1,016	$13,573
Jackson Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12763 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-2244	268	22	12.3	38.1%	244 (91.0%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	68.6	178^th of 656 public elementary schools	72.9%		64.1	205^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.6%	27	70.0	58.1	50.0	53.6				57.7	53.3	46.7	52.9	57.1				52.5	47.1		47.1	$14,478	$1,009	$13,470
Holton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 W. 5th. St.	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-3251	511	38	13.4	47.7%	385 (75.3%)	3 (0.6%)	86 (16.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	48.4	348^th of 656 public elementary schools	47.0%		39.3	422^nd of 653 public elementary schools	35.4%	74	54.2	54.7	44.4					51.3	44.6	33.8	41.3					40.1	41.3		41.3	$13,332	$1,648	$11,684
Holton Middle	Public	6-8	900 Iowa Street	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2441	220	18	11.9	45.0%	171 (77.7%)	1 (0.5%)	26 (11.8%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.3%)	30.9	271^st of 363 public middle schools	25.3%		32.3	254^th of 362 public middle schools	29.8%	17				38.8	27.8	33.3		33.5				30.0	30.1	27.0		29.2		31.7	31.7	$10,008	$830	$9,179
Holton High	Public	9-12	901 New York	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2181	335	23	14.4	36.1%	268 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.6%)	74	71^st of 332 public high schools	78.6%		91.2	17^th of 318 public high schools	94.7%	54							45.8	45.8							46.6	46.6				$11,101	$861	$10,240

Cities Near Zip Code 66436

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Holton	0.3 mi	6	184^th
Mayetta	9.01 mi	1	159^th
Hoyt	15.36 mi	2	250^th
Valley Falls	17.17 mi	2	292^nd
Horton	17.86 mi	2	303^rd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.