For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,715 students in Pottawatomie County, KS. The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pottawatomie County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pottawatomie County (2025)
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
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Westmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 S Fourth
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Grades: PK-4
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 North 1st
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Grades: PK-4
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Rock Creek Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 427 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-5
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Wamego Middle School
(Math: 25% | 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
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Grades: PK-2
| 394 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 St. George Elementary School, West Elementary School and Westmoreland 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?
10 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (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: Central Elementary School vs. St. George Elementary School, St. Marys Elementary School vs. St. George Elementary School, St. George Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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