Best High Schools in Manhattan, KS

High schools
6
Students
4,776
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Manhattan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Blue Valley High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Riley County High School

A+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Manhattan High School West/east Campus

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Rock Creek High School

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Junction City Sr High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1657 Students

6. Wamego High

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Manhattan, KS

Middle schools
7
Students
3,824
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Manhattan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Randolph Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students

2. Rock Creek Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rock Creek • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students

3. Fort Riley Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Wamego Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students

5. Susan B Anthony Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

6. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Junction City Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Manhattan, KS

Elementary schools
18
Students
6,037
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Manhattan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Manhattan Catholic Schools

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Manhattan Catholic Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 270 Students

2. Riley County Grade School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Amanda Arnold Elem

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. West Elem

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students

5. Mccormick Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

6. Oliver Brown Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students

7. Marlatt Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

8. Sheridan Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

9. Morris Hill Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students

10. Woodrow Wilson Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

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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

14,830

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.

Questions About Schools in Manhattan, KS

How many schools are in Manhattan, KS?

Manhattan, KS has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 14,830 students in total.

How do schools in Manhattan perform on state tests?

On average, 32 schools in Manhattan score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Manhattan greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manhattan?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Manhattan, KS

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Rocky Ford, KS

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
St. George, KS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Zeandale, KS

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ogden, KS

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wamego, KS

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fort Riley, KS

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Louisville, KS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grandview Plaza, KS

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Olsburg, KS

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Riley, KS

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Manhattan

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
92%
Exceeding
69%
Avg actual scores
50.3%
Avg projected
36.5%

13 of 13 schools in Manhattan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 4B: 7C: 1D: 1

All 13 public schools we grade in Manhattan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (2)

Elementary and primary schools (9)

Other schools and academies (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.