For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 483 students in Rush County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Rush County, KS are La Crosse Elementary School, Otis-bison Elementary School and La Crosse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rush County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crosse Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Elm Street
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Otis-bison Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
La Crosse High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Crosse Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-3030
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-3030
Gr: 7-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 Main
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rush County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Rush County, KS include La Crosse Elementary School, Otis-bison Elementary School and La Crosse High School.
How many public schools are located in Rush County?
6 public schools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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