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Best Franklin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,244 students in Franklin County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 119 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Appanoose Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Appanoose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Shawnee Road
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Wellsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
218 Ash Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 North Louisa
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
West Franklin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Ottawa Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Wellsville Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Walnut Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Wellsville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Walnut
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
West Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Gr: 6-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, KS include Ottawa Virtual School, Appanoose Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
15 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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