For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 1,683 students in Labette County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Labette County, KS are Edna Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Altamont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Labette County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Labette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Labette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edna Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W Myrtle
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1377 21000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W 2nd
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Walnut
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Service Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21101 Wallace Road
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Parsons Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Chetopa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Labette County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Labette County, KS include Edna Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Altamont Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Labette County?
11 public middle schools are located in Labette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County?
Labette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Labette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Labette County include: Altamont Elementary School vs. Meadowview Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School vs. Altamont Elementary School, Chetopa High School vs. Oswego Junior-senior High School
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