For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 142 students in Montezuma, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Montezuma, KS are Montezuma Elementary School and South Gray High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Montezuma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montezuma, KS (2026-27)
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.
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%
Montezuma, Kansas 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 Montezuma, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Montezuma, KS include Montezuma Elementary School and South Gray High School.
How many public schools are located in Montezuma?
2 public schools are located in Montezuma.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezuma?
Montezuma public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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