Top 5 Best Linn County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,810 students in Linn County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, KS are Parker Elementary School, Jayhawk Elementary School and Lacygne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Linn County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
421 North Center Ave.
Parker, KS 66072
(913) 898-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Jayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 S 6th St
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2519
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Lacygne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Walnut St.
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4417
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasanton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8531
Grades: PK-6
| 191 students
Rank: #55.
Jayhawk-linn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie View High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13731 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13667 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Linn County, KS

Linn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
303 S 3rd Street
Blue Mound, KS 66010
(913) 756-2212
Grades: 1-6
| 27 students
Po Box 68
Prescott, KS 66767
(913) 471-4510
Grades: 1-6
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Linn County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, KS include Parker Elementary School, Jayhawk Elementary School and Lacygne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Linn County, KS?
8 public schools are located in Linn County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County, KS?
Linn County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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