For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,509 students in Labette County, KS (there are , serving 110 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Labette County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Labette County, KS are Edna Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Garfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Labette County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Labette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Labette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edna Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W Myrtle
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1377 21000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Garfield School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Gr: 2-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W 2nd
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Walnut
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Guthridge School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Gr: 4-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Chetopa Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Oswego Neosho Hgts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Oregon
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-4541
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Service Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21101 Wallace Road
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Parsons Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Labette County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Parsons Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Chetopa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Dirr St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Gr: PK-1 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Labette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
410 Kansas
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-4724
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-4724
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Labette County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Labette County, KS include Edna Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Garfield School.
How many public schools are located in Labette County?
18 public schools are located in Labette County.
What percentage of students in Labette County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Labette County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County?
Labette County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Labette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Labette County include: Parsons Sr High School vs. Labette County High School, Labette County High School vs. Parsons Sr High School, Altamont Elementary School vs. Meadowview Elementary School
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