Oskaloosa Public Schools

404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 536 students in Oskaloosa Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Oskaloosa Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
536 Students
477,393 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oskaloosa Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#202 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
31%
29%
32%
35-39%
31%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,741 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,123 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,741
$16,284
Spending / Student
$18,123
$17,200

Best Oskaloosa Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oskaloosa Public Schools?
Oskaloosa Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 536 students.
What is the rank of Oskaloosa Public Schools?
Oskaloosa Public Schools is ranked #197 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Oskaloosa Public Schools?
91% of Oskaloosa Public Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Public Schools?
Oskaloosa Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Oskaloosa Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,123 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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