For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 327 students in Wathena, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Wathena, KS are Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wathena, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wathena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wathena, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wathena, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Wathena, KS include Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in Wathena?
3 public schools are located in Wathena.
What is the racial composition of students in Wathena?
Wathena public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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