For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 728 students in Ottawa, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa, KS are Ottawa Virtual School and Ottawa Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Ottawa, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ottawa Sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ottawa, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Ottawa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa, KS include Ottawa Virtual School and Ottawa Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ottawa?
2 public high schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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