Best High Schools in Manhattan, KS

Manhattan, KS has 5 high schools with 3,119 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Manhattan score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Manhattan meet expectations.

1. Rock Creek High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rock Creek • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students

2. Manhattan High School West/east Campus

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students

3. Riley County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students

4. Wamego High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students

5. Blue Valley High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

Best Middle Schools in Manhattan, KS

Manhattan, KS has 7 middle schools with 3,159 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Manhattan score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Manhattan exceed expectations.

1. Susan B Anthony Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

2. Randolph Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 72 Students

3. Fort Riley Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students

4. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

5. Wamego Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Manhattan, KS

Manhattan, KS has 15 elementary schools with 4,882 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Manhattan score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Manhattan exceed expectations.

1. Amanda Arnold Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students

2. West Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students

3. St George Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rock Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 397 Students

4. Riley County Grade School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students

5. Marlatt Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

6. Sheridan Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students

7. Woodrow Wilson Elem

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students

8. Lee Elem

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students

9. Frank V Bergman Elem

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students

10. Theo Roosevelt Elem

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Manhattan, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Manhattan, KS has a total population of 63,082 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Manhattan, KS

11,160

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manhattan, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manhattan, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manhattan, KS.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,382 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Manhattan, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Manhattan, KS

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wamego, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fort Riley, KS

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations