For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 503 students in Ottawa, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa, KS are Ottawa Virtual School and Ottawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ottawa, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Ottawa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa, KS include Ottawa Virtual School and Ottawa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ottawa?
2 public middle schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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