Public schools in Fort Scott, KS
6 open public schools with an address in Fort Scott, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,731
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fort Scott public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Fort Scott, KS: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,731 students, an average of 346 per school. The largest campus is Fort Scott Sr High (578 students), and the largest elementary school is Eugene Ware Elem (361).
Every listed school belongs to Fort Scott. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fort Scott
Elementary schools in Fort Scott
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Ware Elem Fort Scott | 03–05 | 361 | 11.7:1 | |
| Tiger Academy Fort Scott | 01–06 | — | — | |
| Winfield Scott Elem Fort Scott | KG–02 | 311 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Fort Scott
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Middle School Fort Scott | 06–08 | 372 | 10.4:1 |
High schools in Fort Scott
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Sr High Fort Scott | 09–12 | 578 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fort Scott
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Preschool Center Fort Scott | PK–PK | 109 | 21.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.4%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black3.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Fort Scott schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,731 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fort Scott
How many public schools are in Fort Scott, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Fort Scott: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,731 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fort Scott?
All listed public schools with an address in Fort Scott belong to Fort Scott. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fort Scott?
Fort Scott Sr High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fort Scott, with 578 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fort Scott?
No school with an address in Fort Scott is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fort Scott schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fort Scott public schools is 11.7:1, lower than the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fort Scott guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities