For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,692 students in Manhattan, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, KS are Susan B Anthony Middle School, Manhattan Virtual Academy and Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manhattan, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susan B Anthony Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Browning
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #22.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Walters Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, KS include Susan B Anthony Middle School, Manhattan Virtual Academy and Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manhattan?
3 public middle schools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Manhattan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manhattan include: Susan B Anthony Middle School vs. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School vs. Susan B Anthony Middle School
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