For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,048 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and Hesston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Harvey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Burrton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Hesston Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
R L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 359 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #99.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Grades: 4-8
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Grades: K-4
| 239 students
Rank: #1111.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Walton Rural Life Center (Closed 2022)
Charter School
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Grades: K-4
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and Hesston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harvey County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Harvey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Harvey County include: Halstead Middle School vs. Hesston Middle School, Hesston Middle School vs. Halstead Middle School
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