For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 881 students in Hiawatha, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Hiawatha, KS are Hiawatha Elementary School, Hiawatha Middle School and Hiawatha Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hiawatha, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hiawatha have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hiawatha, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hiawatha, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Hiawatha, KS include Hiawatha Elementary School, Hiawatha Middle School and Hiawatha Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Hiawatha?
3 public schools are located in Hiawatha.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha?
Hiawatha public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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