For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 646 students in Ottawa County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, KS are Tescott Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Minneapolis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ottawa County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tescott Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Minneapolis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Argyle Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 306
Delphos, KS 67436
(785) 523-4275
Delphos, KS 67436
(785) 523-4275
Gr: 5-8 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, KS include Tescott Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Minneapolis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ottawa County?
3 public preschools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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