For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,617 students in 66547, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in 66547, KS are West Elementary School, Wamego Middle School and Wamego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66547 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66547, KS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66547, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wamego Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Kaw Valley Road
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Wamego High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66547, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66547, KS include West Elementary School, Wamego Middle School and Wamego High School.
How many public schools are located in 66547?
5 public schools are located in 66547.
What is the racial composition of students in 66547?
66547 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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