For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 282 students in Gove County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gove County, KS are Grinnell Grade School, Wheatland Elementary School and Quinter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gove County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Gove County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gove County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Quinter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Gove
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gove County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gove County, KS include Grinnell Grade School, Wheatland Elementary School and Quinter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gove County?
3 public preschools are located in Gove County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gove County?
Gove County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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