For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,036 students in Osage County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Osage County, KS are Lyndon Elementary School, Osage City Middle School and Carbondale Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Osage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyndon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 East 6th St
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Osage City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 S. 5th Street
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3175
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3175
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Attendance Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N. Fourth Street
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Gr: 4-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Burlingame Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 North Dacotah
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Burlingame Ave
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Scranton, KS 66537
(785) 793-2256
Gr: 3-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Osage County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Osage County, KS include Lyndon Elementary School, Osage City Middle School and Carbondale Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Osage County?
5 public middle schools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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