For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 686 students in Council Grove, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Council Grove, KS are Council Grove Elementary School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Council Grove, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Council Grove have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Council Grove, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Gr: PK-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Gr: 7-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Council Grove, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 N. 8th Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Council Grove, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Council Grove, KS include Council Grove Elementary School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Council Grove?
2 public schools are located in Council Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Council Grove?
Council Grove public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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