For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in Hanover, KS (there are , serving 103 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Hanover, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hanover, KS are Hanover High School and Hanover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hanover, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hanover, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Hanover, KS include Hanover High School and Hanover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
2 public schools are located in Hanover.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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