For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 553 students in Oskaloosa, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Oskaloosa, KS are Oskaloosa Elementary School and Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oskaloosa, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Oskaloosa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oskaloosa, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Oskaloosa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oskaloosa, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Oskaloosa, KS include Oskaloosa Elementary School and Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Oskaloosa?
2 public schools are located in Oskaloosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Oskaloosa?
Oskaloosa public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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