For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,641 students in Wamego, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Wamego, KS are West Elementary School, Wamego Middle School and Wamego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wamego, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wamego have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wamego, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
Magnet 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: #22.
Wamego Middle School
Magnet 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: #33.
Wamego High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Grades: PK-2
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wamego High School Virtual School
Magnet School
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wamego, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Wamego, KS include West Elementary School, Wamego Middle School and Wamego High School.
How many public schools are located in Wamego?
5 public schools are located in Wamego.
What is the racial composition of students in Wamego?
Wamego public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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