For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 462 students in Gove County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Gove County, KS are Grinnell Grade School, Wheatland Elementary School and Wheatland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gove County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Gove County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gove County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Grinnell Grade School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3296
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3296
Grades: PK-4
| 40 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
436 Elm
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4365
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4365
Grades: PK-4
| 49 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wheatland High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 K 23
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Quinter Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Gove
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Quinter Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Long
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Grinnell Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 S. Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grades: 5-8
| 15 students
Gove County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
P.o. Box 149
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gove County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Gove County, KS include Grinnell Grade School, Wheatland Elementary School and Wheatland High School.
How many public schools are located in Gove County, KS?
6 public schools are located in Gove County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Gove County, KS?
Gove County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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