For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 414 students in Herington, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Herington, KS are Herington Elementary School, Herington Middle School and Herington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Herington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Herington, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Herington Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Herington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Herington, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Herington, KS include Herington Elementary School, Herington Middle School and Herington High School.
How many public schools are located in Herington?
3 public schools are located in Herington.
What is the racial composition of students in Herington?
Herington public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Herington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Herington include: Herington Elementary School vs. Herington Middle School
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