For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,075 students in Linn County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Linn County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, MO are Meadville High School, Marceline High School and Walt Disney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Linn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Marceline High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Brookfield Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Grades: 5-8
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: #77.
Brookfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Linn Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #99.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #1111.
Linn Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Linn Co Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
122 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Midwest Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
608 Pine St
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Linn County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Linn County, MO include Meadville High School, Marceline High School and Walt Disney Elementary School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in Linn County?
12 public schools are located in Linn County.
What percentage of students in Linn County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Linn County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Linn County include: Marceline High School vs. Brookfield High School, Linn Co. High School vs. Brookfield High School, Bucklin High School vs. Brookfield High School
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