For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 282 students in Gove County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gove County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gove County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 37 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Quinter Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Gove
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Quinter, KS 67752
(785) 754-3741
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Gove County 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
P.o. Box 149
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gove County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Gove County, KS include Grinnell Grade School, Wheatland Elementary School and Quinter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gove County?
3 public preschools are located in Gove County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gove County?
Gove County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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