For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,044 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 28% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Scott, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eugene Ware Elementary School
(Math: 30% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fort Scott Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E 12th St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
316 W Tenth St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Gr: K-2 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Fort Scott, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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