For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 853 students in Hesston, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Hesston, KS are Hesston Elementary School, Hesston Middle School and Hesston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hesston, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hesston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hesston, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hesston Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hesston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hesston, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Hesston, KS include Hesston Elementary School, Hesston Middle School and Hesston High School.
How many public schools are located in Hesston?
3 public schools are located in Hesston.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesston?
Hesston public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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