For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 698 students in Council Grove, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Council Grove, KS are Council Grove Elementary School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Council Grove, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Council Grove have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Council Grove, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Council Grove, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 N. 8th Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6852
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Council Grove, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Council Grove, KS include Council Grove Elementary School and Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Council Grove?
2 public schools are located in Council Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Council Grove?
Council Grove public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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