For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,018 students in Osage County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osage County, KS are Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, Osage City Elementary School and Burlingame Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Osage County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
213 N 8th
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Osage City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 S. 4th Street
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3171
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Burlingame Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 North Dacotah
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3713
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3713
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Lyndon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 East 6th St
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Osage City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 S. 5th Street
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3175
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3175
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Carbondale Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N. Fourth Street
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Grades: 4-8
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Overbrook Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Overbrook, KS 66524
(800) 836-9525
Overbrook, KS 66524
(800) 836-9525
Grades: PK-3
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Rank: #99.
Burlingame Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 North Dacotah
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Burlingame Ave
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Grades: 3-4
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Osage County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osage County, KS include Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, Osage City Elementary School and Burlingame Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osage County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Osage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Osage County include: Osage City Elementary School vs. Lyndon Elementary School, Lyndon Elementary School vs. Osage City Elementary School
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