For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,958 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Osage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 N 8th
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Osage City Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Burlingame Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 North Dacotah
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3713
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3713
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lyndon Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Osage City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Carbondale Attendance Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N. Fourth Street
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Gr: 4-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Overbrook Attendance Center
(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
Gr: PK-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Burlingame Junior/senior High 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
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Burlingame Ave
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Gr: 3-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (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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