For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 90 students in Hamilton, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, KS are Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2596 W Road North
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3410
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3410
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2596 W Road North
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3651
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3651
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, KS include Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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