For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 156 students in Rush County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rush County, KS are Otis Bison Academy, La Crosse Middle School and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rush County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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%
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 middle schools in Rush County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rush County, KS include Otis Bison Academy, La Crosse Middle School and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rush County?
3 public middle schools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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