For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 9,020 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 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Reno County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buhler Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Plum Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Nickerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Union Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Pretty Prairie Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 East Fourth
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2501
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2501
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #88.
Haven Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-8
| 91 students
Rank: #99.
Haven Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(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
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #1111.
South Hutchinson Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Morgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Buhler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Nickerson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #1515.
Pretty Prairie High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1616.
Haven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 5th
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2585
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #1717.
Yoder Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S Yoder Rd
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Fairfield Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16115 South Langdon Road
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Grades: PK-12
| 285 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wiley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 W 21st
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #2020.
Graber Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Cleveland
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 East Bigger
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Reno Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1616 N Wilshire
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Rank: #2323.
Hutchinson Middle School 7
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Avenue A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 316 students
Rank: #2424.
Pretty Prairie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Maple
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6911
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6911
Grades: 5-8
| 92 students
Rank: #2525.
Hutchinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 East 13th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #2626.
Mccandless Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
406 W. 7th
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Central State Academy
Magnet School
(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
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #2929.
Faris Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-9
| 274 students
Rank: #3030.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 295 students
Rank: #3131.
Hutchinson Virtual School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
Magnet School
406 W. 7th
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Reno County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
900 West Main
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
16115 South Langdon Rd
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2481
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
16115 South Langdon Rd
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2615
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2615
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
203 Old Hwy 50 West
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1500 E 11th, Suite 200
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
500 S. Reformatory
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hutchinson Cyber Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
100 West 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Grades: 1-6
| 14 students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 651 students
301 E Kansas Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4712 E 4th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
5 West Avenue
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
Pleasantview Academy Grade School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Pleasantview Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
815 Se Rice Road
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
1806 Pinecrest Cr.
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
32 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (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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