Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66526

Summary:

With only one school in the 66526 zip code, Wabaunsee Junior High stands out as the sole representative for the area. However, this school's exceptional performance metrics and rankings make it a standout institution within the Wabaunsee school district and the broader Kansas education system.

Wabaunsee Junior High is ranked 8th out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has consistently ranked in the top 50-60 middle schools in Kansas over the past 3 school years, with a high ranking of 21st in 2022-2023. Wabaunsee Junior High's test scores exceed the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for all grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 53.84% to 66.66% across subjects and grade levels, significantly higher than the state averages.

Other key metrics for Wabaunsee Junior High include a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate, 29.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, $14,062 spent per student, and a 12.5 student-teacher ratio. These factors, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance, suggest that Wabaunsee Junior High is delivering a high-quality educational experience for its 85 enrolled students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wabaunsee Junior High	Public	6-8	112 Elm	Paxico	66526	Wabaunsee County	Wabaunsee	No	No	No	No	(785) 636-5353	95	8	11.9	40.0%	75 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	79.7	50^th of 363 public middle schools	86.2%		76.9	54^th of 362 public middle schools	85.1%	4	60.0	54.5	53.8	56.2	48.3	66.7	61.5	59.1	42.3	42.3	$15,961	$918	$15,042

Cities Near Zip Code 66526

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Paxico	0.14 mi	1	23^rd
Alma	7.27 mi	2	14^th
Saint Marys	9.94 mi	2	146^th
Wamego	11.92 mi	5	102^nd
Rossville	12.52 mi	2	127^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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