For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 593 students in Osborne County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Osborne County, KS are Osborne Elementary School, Natoma Elementary School and Lakeside Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osborne County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osborne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Osborne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osborne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 N Third
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Natoma Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 3rd Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Gr: PK-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Osborne Junior/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 N Second
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Natoma High (6-12)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 5th Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Osborne County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Osborne County, KS include Osborne Elementary School, Natoma Elementary School and Lakeside Junior/senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osborne County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Osborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osborne County?
Osborne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Osborne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Osborne County include: Natoma High (6-12) vs. Lakeside Junior/senior High School, Lakeside Junior/senior High School vs. Natoma High (6-12), Osborne Junior/senior High School vs. Lakeside Junior/senior High School
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.