Prairie Hills School District
School District · Sabetha, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Prairie Hills?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Prairie Hills as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Axtell Elementary School
Axtell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sabetha Elementary School
Sabetha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Axtell High
Axtell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#46 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,728
$1,526 vs Kansas median
District size
925 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Prairie Hills ranks #46 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Prairie Hills's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Axtell Elementary School (9.3/10), Sabetha Elementary School (8.6/10), and Axtell High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Prairie Hills
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axtell Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sabetha Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Axtell High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Sabetha High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sabetha Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Prairie Hills
Prairie Hills is a Sabetha, Kansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 925 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $13,728 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Prairie Hills is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Axtell Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Prairie Hills students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Prairie Hills, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Prairie Hills with test data.
Schools in Prairie Hills
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Sabetha
- Total Enrollment
- 925
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prairie Hills?
Prairie Hills has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Prairie Hills?
The average composite rating for Prairie Hills is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Prairie Hills?
Prairie Hills spends $13,728 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prairie Hills?
The average student-teacher ratio in Prairie Hills is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Prairie Hills?
Axtell Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Prairie Hills with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Prairie Hills?
Across schools in Prairie Hills with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Prairie Hills compare to other districts in Kansas?
Prairie Hills has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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