For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 606 students in Wabaunsee County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wabaunsee County, KS are Wabaunsee Junior High School, Prairie Heights Elementary School and Wabaunsee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabaunsee County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wabaunsee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Wabaunsee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wabaunsee Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Grades: K-6
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Wabaunsee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3rd & Pierce
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
P.o. Box 39
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Grades: 5-8
| 166 students
227 Emporia
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Grades: 5-6
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wabaunsee County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wabaunsee County, KS include Wabaunsee Junior High School, Prairie Heights Elementary School and Wabaunsee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wabaunsee County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Wabaunsee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabaunsee County?
Wabaunsee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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