For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 613 students in Hillsboro, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, KS are Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Hillsboro, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hillsboro, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, KS include Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillsboro?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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