| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights Unified School District 288 | Lane | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 541 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Wellsville Unified School District 289 | Wellsville | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 843 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Franklin Unified School District 287 | Pomona | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 618 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ottawa Unified School District 290 | Ottawa | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2,350 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Franklin County compares
Together they enroll 4,352 students across 15 schools. The largest is Ottawa Unified School District 290 with 2,350 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, Kansas
Franklin County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is Central Heights Unified School District 288 (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Franklin County, KS?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Franklin County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Franklin County, KS?
Of the districts serving Franklin County, Central Heights Unified School District 288 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 54th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.