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Best Linn County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,075 students in Linn County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Linn County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top-ranked public schools in Linn County, MO are Meadville High School, Brookfield Middle School and Walt Disney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Linn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
126 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Gr: 5-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
128 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Marceline High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Brookfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
124 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Linn Co. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1111.
Linn Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Linn Co Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
122 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Linn County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Linn County, MO include Meadville High School, Brookfield Middle School and Walt Disney Elementary School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in Linn County?
12 public schools are located in Linn County.
What percentage of students in Linn County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Linn County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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