For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,237 students in Ottawa County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, KS are Bennington Elementary School, Tescott Elementary School and Minneapolis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ottawa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Tescott Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Minneapolis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Argyle Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Minneapolis Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Woodland Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Bennington Junior High/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Tescott Junior High/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 306
Delphos, KS 67436
(785) 523-4275
Delphos, KS 67436
(785) 523-4275
Grades: 5-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, KS include Bennington Elementary School, Tescott Elementary School and Minneapolis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa County, KS?
6 public schools are located in Ottawa County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County, KS?
Ottawa County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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