Best Schools in Waterloo, KS
Waterloo, KS has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 953 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Waterloo exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterloo, KS
The top high schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
2. Pretty Prairie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pretty Prairie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, KS
The top middle schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 94 Students
2. Pretty Prairie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pretty Prairie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, KS
The top elementary schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pretty Prairie Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pretty Prairie • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
2. Kingman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingman - Norwich • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterloo, KS has a total population of 125 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterloo, KS
How many schools are in Waterloo, KS?
Waterloo, KS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 953 students in total.
How do schools in Waterloo perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Waterloo score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Waterloo exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterloo?
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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