Public schools in Manhattan, KS
13 open public schools with an address in Manhattan, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,049
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Manhattan public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Manhattan, KS: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,049 students, an average of 542 per school. The largest campus is Manhattan High School (2,087 students), and the largest elementary school is Frank V Bergman Elem (568).
Every listed school belongs to Manhattan-Ogden. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Manhattan
Elementary schools in Manhattan
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Arnold Elem Manhattan-Ogden | KG–05 | 399 | 14.1:1 | |
| Bluemont Elementary School Manhattan-Ogden | KG–05 | 207 | 10.8:1 | |
| Frank V Bergman Elem Manhattan-Ogden | PK–05 | 568 | 19.2:1 | |
| Lee Elem Manhattan-Ogden | PK–05 | 299 | 10.1:1 | |
| Marlatt Elem Manhattan-Ogden | KG–05 | 454 | 15.2:1 | |
| Northview Elem Manhattan-Ogden | KG–05 | 364 | 12.8:1 | |
| Oliver Brown Elementary Manhattan-Ogden | PK–05 | 338 | 13.3:1 | |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem Manhattan-Ogden | PK–05 | 468 | 24.4:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem Manhattan-Ogden | KG–05 | 207 | 9.9:1 |
Middle schools in Manhattan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School Manhattan-Ogden | 06–08 | 730 | 12.7:1 | |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School Manhattan-Ogden | 06–08 | 775 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in Manhattan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School Manhattan-Ogden | 09–12 | 2,087 | 15.2:1 | |
| Manhattan Virtual Academy Manhattan-Ogden · Virtual | 06–12 | 153 | 12.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.4%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black8.2%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Manhattan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,049 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Manhattan
How many public schools are in Manhattan, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Manhattan: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,049 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Manhattan?
All listed public schools with an address in Manhattan belong to Manhattan-Ogden. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Manhattan?
Manhattan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Manhattan, with 2,087 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Manhattan?
No school with an address in Manhattan is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Manhattan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Manhattan public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Manhattan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities