For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 327 students in Wathena, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Wathena, KS are Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wathena, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wathena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wathena, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wathena, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Wathena, KS include Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in Wathena?
3 public schools are located in Wathena.
What is the racial composition of students in Wathena?
Wathena public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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