For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,884 students in Pottawatomie County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Pottawatomie County, KS are St George Elementary School, West Elementary School and Westmoreland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawatomie County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Pottawatomie County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pottawatomie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St George Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Blackjack Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Grades: 3-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Westmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 S Fourth
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Grades: PK-4
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
St Marys Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 Grand Avenue
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Creek High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9355 Flush Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Rock Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9357 Flush Rd
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Grades: 5-8
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Onaga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 High St
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-7101
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-7101
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 North 1st
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Rank: #99.
St. Marys Junior Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Lasley
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6257
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6257
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Wamego High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #1111.
Onaga Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 High Street
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-4251
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1212.
Wamego Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Kaw Valley Road
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Grades: PK-2
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Pottawatomie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
530 Laswell
Emmett, KS 66422
(785) 535-2510
Emmett, KS 66422
(785) 535-2510
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pottawatomie County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Pottawatomie County, KS include St George Elementary School, West Elementary School and Westmoreland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pottawatomie County, KS?
14 public schools are located in Pottawatomie County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawatomie County, KS?
Pottawatomie County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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