Best Schools in Waco, KS
Waco, KS has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,605 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Waco meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waco, KS
The top high schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clearwater High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearwater • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
2. Mulvane High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
3. Belle Plaine High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 176 Students
4. Wellington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waco, KS
The top middle schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearwater • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 412 Students
2. Mulvane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Wellington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
4. Belle Plaine Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waco, KS
The top elementary schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clearwater Elementary West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearwater • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 327 Students
2. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
3. Mulvane Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 396 Students
4. Belle Plaine Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 208 Students
5. Mulvane Elem W D Munson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 422 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waco, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waco, KS has a total population of 512 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waco, 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 Waco, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waco, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waco, 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 Waco, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waco, KS
How many schools are in Waco, KS?
Waco, KS has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,605 students in total.
How do schools in Waco perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Waco score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Waco meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waco?
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: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations