For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 588 students in Ottawa County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, KS are Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, Bennington Junior High/high School and Tescott Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Ottawa County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ottawa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minneapolis Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 Woodland Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Junior High/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Tescott Junior High/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, KS include Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, Bennington Junior High/high School and Tescott Junior High/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Ottawa County?
3 public high schools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ottawa County include: Tescott Junior High/high School vs. Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, Bennington Junior High/high School vs. Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, Minneapolis Jr-sr High School vs. Tescott Junior High/high School
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