Best Linn County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,859 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 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Linn County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
421 North Center Ave.
Parker, KS 66072
(913) 898-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Jayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 S 6th St
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2519
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lacygne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
710 Walnut St.
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4417
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Pleasanton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8531
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13667 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Jayhawk-linn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Prairie View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13731 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Linn County, KS

Linn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
303 S 3rd Street
Blue Mound, KS 66010
(913) 756-2212
Gr: 1-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Po Box 68
Prescott, KS 66767
(913) 471-4510
Gr: 1-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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?
8 public schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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