Best Schools in Osage County, KS
Osage County, KS has 29 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,992 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Osage County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Osage County, KS
The top high schools in Osage County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
2. Northern Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
3. Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Osage City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 228 Students
5. Washburn Rural High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
6. Lebo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 122 Students
7. Lyndon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyndon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
8. Shawnee Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
9. Burlingame Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Public School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 157 Students
10. West Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Osage County, KS
The top middle schools in Osage County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osage City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 147 Students
2. Shawnee Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
3. Washburn Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students
4. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 38 Students
5. Carbondale Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students
6. West Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Osage County, KS
The top elementary schools in Osage County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lebo Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
2. Osage City Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
3. Nlc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lyon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
4. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
5. Berryton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 511 Students
6. Appanoose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
7. Auburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
8. Williamsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
9. Overbrook Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 396 Students
10. Burlingame Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Osage County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Osage County, KS has a total population of 15,766 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Osage 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 Osage County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Osage County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Osage 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 Osage County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Osage County, KS
How many schools are in Osage County, KS?
Osage County, KS has 29 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,992 students in total.
How do schools in Osage County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Osage County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Osage County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Osage 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: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Osage County
7 places in Osage County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Osage City (3)
- Burlingame (2)
- Carbondale (2)
- Lyndon (2)
- Melvern (2)
- Overbrook (1)
- Quenemo (1)
School districts (3)
- Marais Des Cygnes Valley (3 schools)
- Osage City (3 schools)
- Santa Fe Trail (3 schools)