Top 10 Best Franklin County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,542 students in Franklin County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, KS are Central Heights Elementary School, Wellsville Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Franklin County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Heights Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wellsville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
218 Ash Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Central Heights High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Appanoose Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Shawnee Road
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #77.
Wellsville Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
602 Walnut Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #88.
Williamsburg Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 North Louisa
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
West Franklin Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #1010.
Ottawa Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1111.
Ottawa Sr High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Grades: 6-12
| 725 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ottawa Virtual School
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, KS

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
331 E 'd' Street
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
P O Box 7
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, KS include Central Heights Elementary School, Wellsville Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County, KS?
12 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, KS?
Franklin County, KS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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