For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in Hanover, KS (there are , serving 103 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Hanover, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, KS are Hanover High School and Hanover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hanover, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanover, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, KS include Hanover High School and Hanover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
2 public schools are located in Hanover.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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