For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,234 students in Ottawa County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ottawa County (2026)
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 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
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 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 schools in Ottawa County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Ottawa County, KS include Tescott Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Minneapolis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa County?
6 public schools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ottawa County include: Tescott Junior High/high School vs. Minneapolis Jr-sr High School, Minneapolis Jr-sr High School vs. Tescott Junior High/high School, Minneapolis Jr-sr High School vs. Bennington Junior High/high School
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