Best Schools in Miami County, KS
Miami County, KS has 38 public schools (11 high, 9 middle, 17 elementary) serving 16,493 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Miami County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Miami County, KS
The top high schools in Miami County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
2. Louisburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students
3. Spring Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
4. Paola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
5. Prairie View High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie View • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
6. Gardner Edgerton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1789 Students
7. Insight School Of Kansas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 1035 Students
8. Osawatomie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osawatomie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
9. Wellsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
10. Louisburg Virtual Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in Miami County, KS
The top middle schools in Miami County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
2. Blue Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 562 Students
3. Pioneer Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 558 Students
4. Spring Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
5. Paola Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
6. Wellsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
7. Prairie View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie View • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students
8. Trail Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 693 Students
9. Osawatomie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osawatomie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Miami County, KS
The top elementary schools in Miami County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgerton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 174 Students
2. Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 178 Students
3. Broadmoor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisburg • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 363 Students
4. Stilwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 256 Students
5. Wolf Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
6. Nike Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
7. Parker Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie View • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 228 Students
8. Sunflower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
9. Spring Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
10. Wellsville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Miami County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Miami County, KS has a total population of 34,191 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Miami County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Miami County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Miami County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Miami County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Miami County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Miami County, KS
How many schools are in Miami County, KS?
Miami County, KS has 38 public schools: 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 16,493 students in total.
How do schools in Miami County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Miami County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Miami County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Miami County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Miami County
3 places in Miami County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Louisburg (5)
- Osawatomie (5)
- Paola (4)
School districts (3)
- Louisburg (5 schools)
- Osawatomie (5 schools)
- Paola (4 schools)