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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Reno County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 8,967 students in Reno County, KS (there are 7 private schools, serving 968 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Reno County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Reno County, KS are Buhler Grade School, Plum Creek Elementary School and Nickerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Reno County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Reno County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhler Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
808 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Nickerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N. Nickerson Street
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Pretty Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 S Rhodes
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6621
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Hills Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Haven Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 East Fourth
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2501
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Haven Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 North Emporia
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Gr: 7-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Haven High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 5th
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Hutchinson Magnet School At Allen
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 West 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4900
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
South Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 South Poplar
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
(620) 665-8441
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Pretty Prairie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 E Main
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Reno Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 N Wilshire
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Hutchinson Middle School 7
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 E Avenue A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Fairfield Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16115 South Langdon Road
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nickerson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Graber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Cleveland
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Buhler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W 21st
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Pretty Prairie Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 N Maple
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6911
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2222.
Hutchinson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 East 13th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Mccandless Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Baker
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E 15th Circle
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-4950
Gr: 1-12 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Learners At Yoder
9808 S. Yoder Rd
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Gr: PK | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Reno County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Reno County, KS include Buhler Grade School, Plum Creek Elementary School and Nickerson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Reno County?
31 public schools are located in Reno County.
What percentage of students in Reno County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Reno County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Reno County?
Reno County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Reno County are often viewed compared to one another?

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