For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in Wamego, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wamego, KS are West Elementary School and Wamego Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wamego, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wamego have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Wamego, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wamego, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wamego, KS include West Elementary School and Wamego Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wamego?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wamego.
What is the racial composition of students in Wamego?
Wamego public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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