Best Schools in Wabaunsee County, KS
Wabaunsee County, KS has 23 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,692 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Wabaunsee County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wabaunsee County, KS
The top high schools in Wabaunsee County, 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. Northern Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
3. Manhattan High School West/east Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students
4. Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
5. Council Grove Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
6. Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
7. St. Marys Junior Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
8. Wamego High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wabaunsee County, KS
The top middle schools in Wabaunsee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wabaunsee Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 69 Students
2. Wamego Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
3. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wabaunsee County, KS
The top elementary schools in Wabaunsee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
2. Alma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
3. St Marys Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
4. Nlc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
5. Bluemont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 210 Students
6. Rossville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
7. Council Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
8. Mission Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
9. Prairie Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 85 Students
10. St John Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 38 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wabaunsee County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wabaunsee County, KS has a total population of 6,877 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wabaunsee County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wabaunsee County, KS
How many schools are in Wabaunsee County, KS?
Wabaunsee County, KS has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,692 students in total.
How do schools in Wabaunsee County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Wabaunsee County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Wabaunsee County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wabaunsee 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.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wabaunsee County
5 places in Wabaunsee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Alma (2)
- Eskridge (2)
- Alta Vista (1)
- Maple Hill (1)
- Paxico (1)
School districts (1)
- Wabaunsee (4 schools)