For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 65 students in Grinnell, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Grinnell, KS are Grinnell Grade School and Grinnell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grinnell, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Grinnell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grinnell, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grinnell, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Grinnell, KS include Grinnell Grade School and Grinnell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grinnell?
2 public schools are located in Grinnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Grinnell?
Grinnell public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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