For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 59 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 31%), 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Grinnell, KS (2025)
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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Grinnell, Kansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 68
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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