For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 383 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 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hill City, KS (2026-27)
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 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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