For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 964 students in Wabaunsee County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wabaunsee County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Wabaunsee County, KS are Wabaunsee Junior High School, Prairie Heights Elementary School and Maple Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabaunsee County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wabaunsee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wabaunsee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wabaunsee Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3rd & Pierce
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #44.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Wabaunsee Sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste A
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Wabaunsee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 39
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Grades: 5-8
| 166 students
227 Emporia
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Grades: 5-6
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wabaunsee County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Wabaunsee County, KS include Wabaunsee Junior High School, Prairie Heights Elementary School and Maple Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wabaunsee County, KS?
7 public schools are located in Wabaunsee County, KS.
What percentage of students in Wabaunsee County, KS go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wabaunsee County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabaunsee County, KS?
Wabaunsee County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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