For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,244 students in Franklin County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 123 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Appanoose Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Appanoose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Shawnee Road
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Wellsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Ash Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 North Louisa
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Gr: 6-12 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
West Franklin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Wellsville Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Walnut Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Wellsville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Walnut
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
West Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
331 E 'd' Street
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 3%
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
P O Box 7
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, KS include Ottawa Virtual School, Appanoose Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
15 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: West Franklin High School vs. Ottawa Sr High School, West Franklin Middle School vs. Central Heights High School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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