For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 273 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 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Herington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Herington, KS (2026-27)
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 87 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Herington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Herington include: Herington Elementary School vs. Herington Middle School
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