Best High Schools in Ottawa County, KS

High schools
8
Students
1,915
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Ottawa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tescott Junior High/high School

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Twin Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students

2. Clay Center Community High

A

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students

3. Solomon High

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Solomon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students

4. Beloit Jr-sr High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Beloit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students

5. Concordia Jr-sr High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Concordia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 485 Students

6. Bennington Junior High/high School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 205 Students

7. Minneapolis Jr-sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Ottawa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 302 Students

8. Wakefield High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ottawa County, KS

Middle schools
2
Students
358
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Ottawa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clifton-clyde Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 112 Students

2. Clay Center Community Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ottawa County, KS

Elementary schools
8
Students
1,684
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Ottawa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tescott Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Twin Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students

2. Bennington Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students

3. Beloit Elem

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Beloit • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 490 Students

4. Minneapolis Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Ottawa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students

5. Wakefield Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 151 Students

6. Solomon Elem

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Solomon • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 278 Students

7. Glasco Elem

D-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Southern Cloud • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 60 Students

8. Miltonvale Elem

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Southern Cloud • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 47 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ottawa County, KS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ottawa County, KS has a total population of 5,735 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ottawa County, KS

3,957

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ottawa County, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ottawa County, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ottawa County, KS.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,322 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ottawa County, KS Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Ottawa County, KS

How many schools are in Ottawa County, KS?

Ottawa County, KS has 18 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,957 students in total.

How do schools in Ottawa County perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Ottawa County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Ottawa County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ottawa County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Ottawa County, KS

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Saline County, KS

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lincoln County, KS

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cloud County, KS

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Dickinson County, KS

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Clay County, KS

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mitchell County, KS

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ellsworth County, KS

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Geary County, KS

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Riley County, KS

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Osborne County, KS

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Ottawa County

3 places in Ottawa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (3)

School districts (1)