For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,196 students in Linn County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 221 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 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Linn County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Linn County, KS include Parker Elementary School, Jayhawk Elementary School and Lacygne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Linn County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Linn County include: Prairie View Middle School vs. Lacygne Elementary School, Parker Elementary School vs. Jayhawk Elementary School, Parker Elementary School vs. Lacygne Elementary School
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