For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 8,967 students in Reno County, KS (there are , serving 831 private students). 92% 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 31%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Reno County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhler Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Nickerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. Nickerson Street
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Pretty Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 S Rhodes
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6621
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6621
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Hills Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Haven Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 East Fourth
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2501
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2501
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Haven Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 North Emporia
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Gr: 7-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Haven Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 North Emporia
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2587
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Haven High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 5th
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Hutchinson Magnet School At Allen
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 West 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4900
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4900
Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
South Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Poplar
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
(620) 665-8441
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
(620) 665-8441
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Pretty Prairie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 E Main
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6313
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Reno Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1616 N Wilshire
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Gr: 7-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Hutchinson Middle School 7
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Avenue A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Fairfield Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16115 South Langdon Road
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Nickerson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Graber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Cleveland
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Yoder Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S Yoder Rd
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Buhler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 W 21st
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Pretty Prairie Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Maple
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6911
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6911
Gr: 5-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2424.
Hutchinson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 East 13th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,283 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
406 W. 7th
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Mccandless Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Baker
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Central State Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2929.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Gr: PK-7 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
406 W. 7th
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Reno County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
900 West Main
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Gr: PK-4
203 Old Hwy 50 West
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Gr: PK-4
1500 E 11th, Suite 200
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
500 S. Reformatory
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: Inquire with school
Hutchinson Cyber Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
100 West 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Gr: 1-6 | 14 students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
301 E Kansas Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: 9-12
315 East Bigger
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
4712 E 4th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5 West Avenue
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
815 Se Rice Road
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: Inquire with school
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1806 Pinecrest Cr.
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Gr: Inquire with school
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?
92% 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Reno County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Reno County include: Faris Elementary School vs. Graber Elementary School, Haven High School vs. Buhler High School, Nickerson High School vs. Hutchinson High School
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