For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 620 students in Hiawatha, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hiawatha, KS are Hiawatha Elementary School and Hiawatha Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hiawatha, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hiawatha have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Hiawatha, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hiawatha, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hiawatha, KS include Hiawatha Elementary School and Hiawatha Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hiawatha?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hiawatha.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha?
Hiawatha public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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