Ottawa County Schools & Education
Ottawa County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,122
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#9
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ottawa County
Measured School Summary
Ottawa County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Ottawa County spends $9,122 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 37% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ottawa County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,122
$113 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ottawa County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ottawa County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Ottawa County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#9
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
North Ottawa County
Elementary and high visible
629 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Twin Valley
Elementary and high visible
606 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Twin Valley is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ottawa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ottawa County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ottawa County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
High-Achieving Schools in Ottawa
Ottawa County manages six public schools serving 1,235 students through two local districts. The system is split evenly between three elementary schools and three high schools.
A Balance Between Two Districts
North Ottawa County and Twin Valley districts share the load, serving 629 and 606 students respectively. Currently, no charter schools operate in the county, keeping the focus on these two primary districts.
A Completely Rural Education
The county is 100% rural, yet maintains a healthy average school size of 206 students. Minneapolis Elementary is the largest campus with 327 students, providing a central hub for the northern part of the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Ottawa County
Reported Enrollment
1,235
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Ottawa County
North Ottawa County
Twin Valley
6 Public Schools in Ottawa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Elementary | Record | North Ottawa County | Minneapolis, 67467Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 327 |
| Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School | Record | North Ottawa County | Minneapolis, 67467Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 302 |
| Bennington Elem | Record | Twin Valley | Bennington, 67422Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 236 |
| Bennington Junior High/High School | Record | Twin Valley | Bennington, 67422Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 205 |
| Tescott Elem | Record | Twin Valley | Tescott, 67484Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 95 |
| Tescott Junior High/High School | Record | Twin Valley | Tescott, 67484Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 70 |
Minneapolis Elementary
North Ottawa County
Minneapolis, 67467 / Rural: Remote
Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School
North Ottawa County
Minneapolis, 67467 / Rural: Remote
Bennington Junior High/High School
Twin Valley
Bennington, 67422 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,122
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Ottawa County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ottawa County, Kansas?
Ottawa County manages six public schools serving 1,235 students through two local districts. The system is split evenly between three elementary schools and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Ottawa County, Kansas?
North Ottawa County and Twin Valley districts share the load, serving 629 and 606 students respectively. Currently, no charter schools operate in the county, keeping the focus on these two primary districts.
What is the school experience like in Ottawa County?
The county is 100% rural, yet maintains a healthy average school size of 206 students. Minneapolis Elementary is the largest campus with 327 students, providing a central hub for the northern part of the county.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.