For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,450 students in Allen County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Allen County, KS are Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt Elementary School and Marmaton Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Allen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Virtual Education
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S. 9th St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Marmaton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Marmaton Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Iola Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 New York St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Iola Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Street
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 East Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
128 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Allen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Humboldt Elementary Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1100 Central St
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Grades: 1-2
| 138 students
902 S. Washington
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
Grades: PK-3
| 96 students
700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Grades: 3-4
| 151 students
209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Grades: PK-K
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Allen County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Allen County, KS include Humboldt Virtual Education, Humboldt Elementary School and Marmaton Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allen County?
11 public schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Allen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Allen County include: Humboldt Elementary School vs. Humboldt Middle School, Marmaton Valley High School vs. Iola Sr High School, Humboldt Middle School vs. Humboldt High School
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