For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,413 students in Allen County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Allen County, KS are Humboldt Virtual Education, Lincoln Elementary School and Mckinley 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 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Allen County (2024)
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
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Grades: 3-4
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Grades: PK-K
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 116 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Grades: 1-2
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 134 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 336 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 187 students
Rank: #1010.
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: 5-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 East Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Grades: 9-12
| 4 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
902 S. Washington
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
Grades: PK-3
| 96 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, Lincoln Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allen County, KS?
13 public schools are located in Allen County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County, KS?
Allen County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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