For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in Hamilton County, KS (there are , serving 10 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, KS are Syracuse Elementary School and Syracuse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 N Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, KS include Syracuse Elementary School and Syracuse High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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