For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 483 students in Rush County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Rush County, KS are Otis-bison Elementary School, La Crosse Elementary 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rush County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otis-bison Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
La Crosse Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 Elm Street
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
La Crosse High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Otis Bison Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 Main
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rush County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Rush County, KS include Otis-bison Elementary School, La Crosse Elementary School and Otis-bison Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rush County?
6 public schools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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