For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 202 students in Otis, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Otis, KS are Otis-bison Elementary School, Otis Bison Academy and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otis, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Otis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Otis, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Otis Bison Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Otis, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Otis, KS include Otis-bison Elementary School, Otis Bison Academy and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Otis?
3 public elementary schools are located in Otis.
What is the racial composition of students in Otis?
Otis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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