For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 646 students in Ottawa County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottawa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tescott Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Minneapolis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Argyle Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 306
Delphos, KS 67436
(785) 523-4275
Delphos, KS 67436
(785) 523-4275
Grades: 5-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa County, KS include Tescott Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Minneapolis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ottawa County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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