For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 946 students in Wabaunsee County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 96% 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 Wabaunsee 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 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wabaunsee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wabaunsee County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Gr: K-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste A
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Wabaunsee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3rd & Pierce
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
P.o. Box 39
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
227 Emporia
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Gr: 5-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 Wabaunsee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wabaunsee County?
6 public schools are located in Wabaunsee County.
What percentage of students in Wabaunsee County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wabaunsee County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabaunsee County?
Wabaunsee County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wabaunsee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wabaunsee County include: Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School vs. Wabaunsee Sr High School, Wabaunsee Sr High School vs. Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
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