For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,989 students in Ottawa, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 119 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Ottawa, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa, KS are Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Ottawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ottawa, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Grades: 6-12
| 725 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Ottawa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ottawa, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa, KS include Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Ottawa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa, KS?
5 public schools are located in Ottawa, KS.
What percentage of students in Ottawa, KS go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Ottawa, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa, KS?
Ottawa, KS public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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