For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 265 students in Herington, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herington, KS are Herington Elementary School and Herington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herington, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Herington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Herington, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herington, KS include Herington Elementary School and Herington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Herington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Herington.
What is the racial composition of students in Herington?
Herington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Esports Programs in Public Schools: Benefits & Funding
Explore how esports programs in public schools support academic achievement, boost student engagement, and operate through sustainable funding models and partnerships.
Apprenticeship Pathways in High School: Alternatives to College
Explore apprenticeship pathways in high school as practical alternatives to traditional college routes, including benefits, programs, and career outcomes.
FAFSA Changes and High School College Counseling
Explore how recent FAFSA changes are reshaping high school college counseling, financial aid planning, and what families should expect in the 2026 application cycle.