For the 2023 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,433 students in Labette County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 103 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 Mound Valley Elementary 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 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Labette County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edna Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 W Myrtle
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1377 21;000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Mound Valley Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Walnut
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Bartlett Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W 2nd
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Garfield School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Grades: 2-3
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #77.
Altamont Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #88.
Oswego Neosho Hgts Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Oregon
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-4541
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-4541
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #99.
Guthridge School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Grades: 4-5
| 181 students
Rank: #1010.
Chetopa Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Rank: #1111.
Chetopa High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1212.
Service Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21101 Wallace Road
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1313.
Parsons Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #1414.
Labette County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #1515.
Parsons Senior High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
Labette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 South 14th St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1020 South 31st
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Parsons Health Careers Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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 Mound Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Labette County, KS?
17 public schools are located in Labette County, KS.
What percentage of students in Labette County, KS go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Labette County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County, KS?
Labette County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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