For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 159 students in Wathena, KS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Wathena, KS is Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wathena, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wathena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Wathena, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wathena, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wathena, KS include Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wathena?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wathena.
What is the racial composition of students in Wathena?
Wathena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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