For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,531 students in Ottawa, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Sunflower Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottawa, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ottawa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, KS include Ottawa Virtual School, Sunflower Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ottawa?
5 public elementary schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ottawa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ottawa include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School