For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 975 students in Gray County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Gray County, KS are Montezuma Elementary School, Ingalls Elementary School and Ingalls High School/junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gray County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Gray County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gray County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 W. Sunnyside
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2283
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ingalls Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Bulldog Drive
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5134
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5134
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Ingalls High School/junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Bulldog Drive
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5135
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5135
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N 2nd
Cimarron, KS 67835
(620) 855-3343
Cimarron, KS 67835
(620) 855-3343
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
South Gray Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
South Gray High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W. Cortez Street
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2281
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Cimarron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 5th
Cimarron, KS 67835
(620) 855-3323
Cimarron, KS 67835
(620) 855-3323
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Gray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 S. Escalanta
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2293
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2293
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gray County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Gray County, KS include Montezuma Elementary School, Ingalls Elementary School and Ingalls High School/junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Gray County?
7 public schools are located in Gray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gray County?
Gray County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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