| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage City Unified School District 420 | Osage City | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 724 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Marais des Cygnes Valley Unified School District 456 | Melvern | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 203 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lyndon Unified School District 421 | Lyndon | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 436 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Burlingame Public School Unified School District 454 | Burlingame | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 302 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Santa Fe Trail Unified School District 434 | Carbondale | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,096 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Osage County compares
Together they enroll 2,761 students across 13 schools. The largest is Santa Fe Trail Unified School District 434 with 1,096 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Osage County, Kansas
Osage County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Osage County is Osage City Unified School District 420 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Osage County, KS?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Osage County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Osage County, KS?
Of the districts serving Osage County, Osage City Unified School District 420 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.