For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 593 students in Osborne County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osborne County, KS are Osborne Elementary School, Natoma Elementary School and Lakeside Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osborne County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osborne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Osborne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osborne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 N Third
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Natoma Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 3rd Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Osborne Junior/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 N Second
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #55.
Natoma High (6-12)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 5th Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Osborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 65
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Grades: 7-8
| 73 students
817 College
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Grades: K-3
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Osborne County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osborne County, KS include Osborne Elementary School, Natoma Elementary School and Lakeside Junior/senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osborne County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Osborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osborne County?
Osborne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Osborne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Osborne County include: Natoma High (6-12) vs. Lakeside Junior/senior High School, Lakeside Junior/senior High School vs. Natoma High (6-12), Lakeside Junior/senior High School vs. Osborne Junior/senior High School
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