Top Ottawa County Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Ottawa County, KS, serving 1,219 students. Ottawa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Ottawa County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, KS are Tescott Elementary School, Minneapolis Elementary School and Bennington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Ottawa County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Tescott Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:8/Top 30%305 N. Minnesota10
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Grades: PK-6 | 86 students
- Minneapolis Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30%312 Delia Avenue10
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Grades: PK-6 | 337 students
- Bennington Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30%223 N. Putnam10
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Grades: PK-6 | 245 students
- Minneapolis High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%602 Woodland Ave10
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113
Grades: 7-12 | 275 students
- Tescott Junior High/high School Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%305 N. Minnesota10
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Grades: 7-12 | 70 students
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- Bennington Junior High/high School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%301 N. Putnam10
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Grades: 7-12 | 206 students
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