For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,096 students in Linn County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 70 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Linn County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, MO are Bucklin Elementary School, Meadville High School and Marceline Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Linn County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Meadville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Marceline Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Brookfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Grades: 5-8
| 241 students
Rank: #66.
Marceline High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Linn Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #88.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1010.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Rank: #1111.
Brookfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
124 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1212.
Linn Co. Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Linn Co Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
122 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midwest Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
608 Pine St
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Linn County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, MO include Bucklin Elementary School, Meadville High School and Marceline Middle School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in Linn County, MO?
13 public schools are located in Linn County, MO.
What percentage of students in Linn County, MO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Linn County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County, MO?
Linn County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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