For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,715 students in Pottawatomie County, KS. The top ranked public elementary schools in Pottawatomie County, KS are Westmoreland Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawatomie County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pottawatomie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pottawatomie County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 S Fourth
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Grades: PK-4
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Blackjack Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9357 Flush Rd
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 North 1st
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
Rank: #66.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Grand Avenue
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Onaga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 High St
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-7101
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-7101
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #88.
Wamego Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Kaw Valley Road
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Grades: PK-2
| 407 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 elementary schools in Pottawatomie County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pottawatomie County, KS include Westmoreland Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and West Elementary School. Pottawatomie County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pottawatomie County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Pottawatomie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawatomie County?
Pottawatomie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pottawatomie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pottawatomie County include: St. Marys Elementary School vs. St. George Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. St. George Elementary School, St. George Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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