For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,036 students in Osage County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Osage County, KS are Lyndon Elementary School, Osage City Middle School and Carbondale Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Osage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyndon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 East 6th St
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Osage City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 S. 5th Street
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3175
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3175
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Attendance Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N. Fourth Street
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Gr: 4-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Burlingame Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 North Dacotah
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3315
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 N E Main
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Melvern, KS 66510
(785) 549-3313
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Osage County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Osage County, KS include Lyndon Elementary School, Osage City Middle School and Carbondale Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Osage County?
5 public middle schools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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