For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 728 students in Ottawa, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Ottawa, KS are Ottawa Virtual School and Ottawa Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Ottawa, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ottawa Sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ottawa, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Ottawa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ottawa, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Ottawa, KS include Ottawa Virtual School and Ottawa Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ottawa?
2 public high schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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