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Best Schools in Wakarusa, KS
Wakarusa, KS has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,351 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Wakarusa underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wakarusa, KS
The top high schools in Wakarusa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washburn Rural High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
2. Shawnee Heights High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
3. Santa Fe Trail High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wakarusa, KS
The top middle schools in Wakarusa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Washburn Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students
3. Carbondale Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students
4. Pauline South Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wakarusa, KS
The top elementary schools in Wakarusa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berryton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 511 Students
2. Auburn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
3. Overbrook Attendance Center
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 396 Students
4. Pauline Central Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wakarusa, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wakarusa, KS has a total population of 999 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wakarusa, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wakarusa, KS
How many schools are in Wakarusa, KS?
Wakarusa, KS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,351 students in total.
How do schools in Wakarusa perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Wakarusa score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Wakarusa underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wakarusa?
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: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Wakarusa
1 of 1 schools in Wakarusa carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Wakarusa. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.