For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 134 students in Gridley, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Gridley, KS are Southern Coffey County Middle School and Southern Coffey County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gridley, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Gridley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gridley, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Coffey County Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 N Main
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southern Coffey County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Third
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2151
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gridley, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Gridley, KS include Southern Coffey County Middle School and Southern Coffey County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gridley?
2 public schools are located in Gridley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley?
Gridley public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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