For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,088 students in Hutchinson, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hutchinson, KS are Prairie Hills Middle School, Reno Valley Middle School and Hutchinson Middle School 7. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Hutchinson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hutchinson, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Hills Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Reno Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1616 N Wilshire
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Middle School 7
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Avenue A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Hutchinson Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 15th Circle
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-4950
Gr: 1-12 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 E. 23rd Ave.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 694-1043
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hutchinson, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hutchinson, KS include Prairie Hills Middle School, Reno Valley Middle School and Hutchinson Middle School 7.
How many public middle schools are located in Hutchinson?
9 public middle schools are located in Hutchinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson?
Hutchinson public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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