For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,054 students in Marion County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Goessel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-2242
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-2242
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Goessel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-8118
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-8118
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 South Lincoln
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Grades: 6-12
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Centre
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Sycamore Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #99.
Kansas Online Learning Program
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2374 310th
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Peabody-burns Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 Elm Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Marion County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 South Berry
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2374 310th St
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, KS include Hillsboro Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Goessel High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marion County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marion County include: Hillsboro Elementary School vs. Marion Elementary School, Marion Elementary School vs. Hillsboro Elementary School, Centre vs. Hillsboro Middle/high School
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