For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 59 students in Grinnell, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grinnell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grinnell, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 37 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 22 students
Grinnell, Kansas 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grinnell, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grinnell, KS include Grinnell Grade School and Grinnell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grinnell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Grinnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Grinnell?
Grinnell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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