Best Schools in 66502, KS
66502, KS has 30 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 13,803 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 66502 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 66502, KS
The top high schools in 66502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wabaunsee Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Riley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
3. Manhattan High School West/east Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students
4. Rock Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Creek • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
5. Junction City Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1657 Students
6. Wamego High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students
Best Middle Schools in 66502, KS
The top middle schools in 66502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Creek • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
2. Wabaunsee Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 69 Students
3. Wamego Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
4. Susan B Anthony Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
5. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
6. Junction City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 66502, KS
The top elementary schools in 66502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manhattan Catholic Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Catholic Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 270 Students
2. Riley County Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
3. West Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
4. Alma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
5. Oliver Brown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
6. Marlatt Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
7. Sheridan Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
8. Westmoreland Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 146 Students
9. Woodrow Wilson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
10. St George Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 66502, KS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
66502, KS has a total population of 44,149 with 44% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 66502, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 66502, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 66502, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 66502, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 66502, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 66502, KS
How many schools are in 66502, KS?
66502, KS has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 13,803 students in total.
How do schools in 66502 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 66502 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 66502 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 66502?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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