Herington

Serving as a cornerstone of its community in Kansas, Herington Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 19 North Broadway in Herington. Situated in a rural remote geographic setting, the district operates three public schools that collectively offer a continuous educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning opportunities. Families, students, and researchers can explore the district's programs online at heringtonschools.org or connect directly with central administration at (785) 258-2263 to learn more about its local educational initiatives.

The district maintains a supportive, small-school environment with a total enrollment of 425 students, comprising 224 male and 201 female learners. Reflecting its regional demographics, the student body includes 329 White, 49 Hispanic, 37 multiracial, 7 Black, and 3 American Indian students. To foster academic growth and operational excellence, Herington employs a substantial workforce of nearly 149 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 84 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, nearly 5 instructional aides, and approximately 60 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from small class sizes, individualized attention, and strong community-rooted support throughout their academic journey.