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Best Harvey County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,048 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Harvey County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Burrton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
R L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Hesston Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Gr: 4-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Gr: K-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Gr: 5-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harvey County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Harvey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Harvey County include: Halstead Middle School vs. Hesston Middle School, Hesston Middle School vs. Halstead Middle School

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