Total enrollment
1,193
+20 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Ottawa County
Kansas · Public K-12
Public schools in Ottawa County, Kansas total 6, with combined enrollment of about 1,193 students against a county population of 5,819. That breaks down as 3 elementary and 3 high.
4-year change in Ottawa County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ottawa County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.5% | #22 of 57 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,193 | #53 of 61 | #2,640 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #56 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.0:1 | #3 of 61 | #128 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.1% | #39 of 61 | #1,774 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.3% | #55 of 60 | #2,182 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
5,819
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,193
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,018
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.1%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
3
602 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
591 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Ottawa County
598 students · 2 districts in Ottawa County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ottawa County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
27.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.5% under 18
Test scores in Ottawa County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Bennington Elem· 53.9%
- Tescott Elem· 53.8%
- Tescott Junior High/High School· 48.8%
- Minneapolis Elementary· 41.9%
- Bennington Junior High/High School· 38.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School· 33.1%
- Bennington Junior High/High School· 38.1%
- Minneapolis Elementary· 41.9%
- Tescott Junior High/High School· 48.8%
- Tescott Elem· 53.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School | Minneapolis | High | 07-12 | 300 | · |
| Minneapolis Elementary | Minneapolis | Elementary | PK-06 | 298 | · |
| Bennington Elem | Bennington | Elementary | PK-06 | 235 | · |
| Bennington Junior High/High School | Bennington | High | 07-12 | 219 | · |
| Tescott Junior High/High School | Tescott | High | 07-12 | 72 | · |
| Tescott Elem | Tescott | Elementary | PK-06 | 69 | · |
Cities in Ottawa County
About Ottawa County
Ottawa County is a low-population Kansas county of about 5,819 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,193 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,018, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 12% noticeably above the Kansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Ottawa County covers 3 elementary schools (602 students), and 3 high schools (591).
North Ottawa County is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 598 students across Ottawa County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,173 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,193 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Ottawa County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data