For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,150 students in Ottawa, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Sunflower Elementary School and Lincoln 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 30% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottawa, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Gr: 6-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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, Sunflower Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ottawa?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ottawa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ottawa include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
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