For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 479 students in Gove County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Gove County, KS are Grinnell Grade School, Wheatland Elementary School and Quinter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gove County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Gove County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gove County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
436 Elm
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4365
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4365
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Quinter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Gove
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2920 K 23
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Quinter Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Long
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3660
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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%
Gove County Public Schools (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%
P.o. Box 149
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gove County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Gove County, KS include Grinnell Grade School, Wheatland Elementary School and Quinter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gove County?
6 public schools are located in Gove County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gove County?
Gove County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gove County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gove County include: Quinter Jr-sr High School vs. Wheatland High School