For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,859 students in Linn County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Linn County, KS are Parker Elementary School, Jayhawk Elementary School and Lacygne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Linn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 North Center Ave.
Parker, KS 66072
(913) 898-3160
Parker, KS 66072
(913) 898-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Jayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 S 6th St
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2519
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2519
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lacygne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 Walnut St.
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4417
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4417
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Pleasanton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8531
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8531
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13667 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Jayhawk-linn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Prairie View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13731 Ks Hwy 152
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
La Cygne, KS 66040
(913) 757-4447
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8701
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
303 S 3rd Street
Blue Mound, KS 66010
(913) 756-2212
Blue Mound, KS 66010
(913) 756-2212
Gr: 1-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Po Box 68
Prescott, KS 66767
(913) 471-4510
Prescott, KS 66767
(913) 471-4510
Gr: 1-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Linn County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Linn County, KS include Parker Elementary School, Jayhawk Elementary School and Lacygne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Linn County?
8 public schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Linn County include: Parker Elementary School vs. Jayhawk Elementary School, Pleasanton High School vs. Jayhawk-linn High School, Prairie View High School vs. Jayhawk-linn High School
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