For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,102 students in Harvey County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Harvey County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey 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 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harvey County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Burrton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
R L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Hesston Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Hesston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Gr: K-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Gr: 4-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Gr: K-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Gr: K-12 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Burrton Middle School High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Gr: 5-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Halstead High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Gr: 7-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Walton Rural Life Center (Closed 2022)
Charter School
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Gr: K-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harvey County?
17 public schools are located in Harvey County.
What percentage of students in Harvey County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Harvey County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harvey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harvey County include: Hesston High School vs. Newton Sr High School, Halstead Middle School vs. Hesston Middle School, Newton Sr High School vs. Hesston High School
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