For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,764 students in 66701, KS (there are , serving 240 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 66701, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66701, KS are Eugene Ware Elementary School, Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66701 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66701, KS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66701, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eugene Ware Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Third
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3380
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Fort Scott Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E 12th St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3262
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Fort Scott Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 S Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
316 W Tenth St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
66701, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66701, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66701, KS include Eugene Ware Elementary School, Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 66701?
4 public schools are located in 66701.
What percentage of students in 66701 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 66701 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66701?
66701 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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