Top 5 Best Ottawa Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,985 students in Ottawa, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Lincoln Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottawa, KS (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Ottawa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Ottawa Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Grades: 6-12
| 727 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ottawa, Kansas

Ottawa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, KS include Ottawa Virtual School, Lincoln Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ottawa?
5 public elementary schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ottawa are often viewed compared to one another?

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