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2 schools in North Ottawa County

Kansas · 598 students · 1 city

Public-school families inside North Ottawa County pick from 2 schools serving the district's roughly 598 K-12 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in North Ottawa County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
598
-6 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How North Ottawa County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KansasIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
598#132 of 156#8,729 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#148 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.1:1#7 of 154#465 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
45.8%#87 of 156#4,788 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside North Ottawa County

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 612 to 598 students (down 2%) and from 51 to 59 full-time teachers (up 16%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Minneapolis Jr-Sr High SchoolMinneapolisHigh07-12300
Minneapolis ElementaryMinneapolisElementaryPK-06298

About North Ottawa County

Across 2 schools, North Ottawa County serves about 598 students in Kansas. By footprint it is a compact district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, North Ottawa County covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in North Ottawa County is about 299, below the Kansas average of roughly 355.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 598 students, remained close to its prior level from the 604 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for North Ottawa County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does North Ottawa County run?
North Ottawa County has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 598 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in North Ottawa County?
North Ottawa County includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in North Ottawa County?
Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School is the largest public school in North Ottawa County by enrollment, with approximately 300 students.
What grade levels does North Ottawa County serve?
North Ottawa County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.