Best 66090 Kansas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 328 students in 66090, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in 66090, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 66090 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66090, KS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best 66090, KS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 66090, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66090, KS include Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in 66090?
3 public schools are located in 66090.
What is the racial composition of students in 66090?
66090 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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