Top 10 Best Hutchinson Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,650 students in Hutchinson, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hutchinson, KS are Plum Creek Elementary School, Union Valley Elementary School and Prairie Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hutchinson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hutchinson, KS (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Hills Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Hutchinson Magnet School At Allen
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 West 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W 21st
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Graber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Cleveland
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 East Bigger
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #99.
Mccandless Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Baker
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Central State Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 S. Nickerson
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 663-7141
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1111.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Rank: #1212.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hutchinson, Kansas

Hutchinson, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
1500 E 11th, Suite 200
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
500 S. Reformatory
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
100 West 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Grades: 1-6
| 14 students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 651 students
301 E Kansas Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4712 E 4th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
815 Se Rice Road
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
1806 Pinecrest Cr.
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hutchinson, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hutchinson, KS include Plum Creek Elementary School, Union Valley Elementary School and Prairie Hills Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hutchinson, KS?
12 public elementary schools are located in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson, KS?
Hutchinson, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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