For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,196 students in Fort Scott, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Scott, KS are Eugene Ware Elementary School and Fort Scott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Scott, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Scott have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Scott, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene Ware Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Third
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Scott Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E 12th St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
316 W Tenth St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
Fort Scott, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 South Judson
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Scott, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Scott, KS include Eugene Ware Elementary School and Fort Scott Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Scott?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fort Scott.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Scott?
Fort Scott public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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