Best Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS
Pottawatomie County, KS has 35 public schools (12 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 11,384 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Pottawatomie County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS
The top high schools in Pottawatomie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Riley County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
3. Valley Heights Jr/sr High
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Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Centralia High
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Vermillion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
5. Onaga Senior High
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Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
6. Manhattan High School West/east Campus
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students
7. Rock Creek High School
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Rock Creek • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
8. Frankfort High
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Vermillion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
9. St. Marys Junior Senior High
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
10. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
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North Jackson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS
The top middle schools in Pottawatomie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randolph Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Rock Creek Middle School
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Rock Creek • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
3. Wamego Middle School
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Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
4. Susan B Anthony Middle School
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
5. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
6. Holton Middle
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Holton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS
The top elementary schools in Pottawatomie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
2. Frankfort Elem
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Vermillion • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
3. Valley Heights Elem
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Valley Heights • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 118 Students
4. Riley County Grade School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
5. West Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
6. Mccormick Elementary
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
7. Oliver Brown Elementary
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Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
8. Westmoreland Elem
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Rock Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 146 Students
9. St Marys Elem
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
10. St George Elem
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Rock Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pottawatomie County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pottawatomie County, KS has a total population of 25,348 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pottawatomie County, 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 Pottawatomie County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pottawatomie County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pottawatomie County, 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 Pottawatomie County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pottawatomie County, KS
How many schools are in Pottawatomie County, KS?
Pottawatomie County, KS has 35 public schools: 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 11,384 students in total.
How do schools in Pottawatomie County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Pottawatomie County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Pottawatomie County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pottawatomie County?
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 Pottawatomie County, KS
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pottawatomie County
6 places in Pottawatomie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Wamego (5 schools)
- Kaw Valley (4 schools)
- Rock Creek (4 schools)