Best High Schools in Ottawa, KS

Ottawa, KS has 9 high schools with 4,367 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ottawa score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ottawa meet expectations.

1. Wellsville High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students

2. Baldwin High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baldwin City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students

3. Washburn Rural High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students

4. Santa Fe Trail High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students

5. Anderson County Jr/sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garnett • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 426 Students

6. Lebo High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 122 Students

7. West Franklin High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Franklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students

8. Ottawa Sr High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students

9. Ottawa Virtual School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ottawa, KS

Ottawa, KS has 6 middle schools with 2,466 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ottawa score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ottawa don't meet expectations.

1. Wellsville Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

2. Washburn Rural Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students

3. Carbondale Attendance Center

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students

4. West Franklin Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Franklin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students

5. Ottawa Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students

6. Baldwin Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baldwin City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 312 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ottawa, KS

Ottawa, KS has 13 elementary schools with 4,021 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ottawa score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ottawa meet expectations.

1. Garnett Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Garnett • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students

2. Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baldwin City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 271 Students

3. Wellsville Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

4. Overbrook Attendance Center

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 396 Students

5. Central Heights Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students

6. Sunflower Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

7. Garfield Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

8. Appanoose Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Franklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students

9. Lincoln Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students

10. Williamsburg Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Franklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ottawa, KS

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

Community Factors

Ottawa, KS has a total population of 15,389 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ottawa, KS

10,854

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ottawa, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

13.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ottawa, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,290 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations