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Best Marion County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,207 students in Marion County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, KS are Hillsboro Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Goessel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Goessel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-2242
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Goessel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-8118
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Centre
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
125 South Lincoln
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Marion High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Kansas Online Learning Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2374 310th
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Gr: K-12 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Peabody-burns Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 Elm Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Sycamore Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, KS include Hillsboro Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Goessel High School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
11 public schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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