For the 2026 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 40% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wabaunsee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wabaunsee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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