For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 students in Hill City, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Hill City, KS are Hill City Elementary School and Hill City Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hill City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N 4th Ave
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hill City Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Hill City, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
#1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 North Second
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3451
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3451
Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hill City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Hill City, KS include Hill City Elementary School and Hill City Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hill City?
2 public schools are located in Hill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City?
Hill City public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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