For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 632 students in Gray County, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gray County, KS are Ingalls Elementary School, Ingalls High School/junior High School and Copeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gray County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gray County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gray County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ingalls Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Bulldog Drive
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5134
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5134
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Ingalls High School/junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Bulldog Drive
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5135
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5135
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N 2nd
Cimarron, KS 67835
(620) 855-3343
Cimarron, KS 67835
(620) 855-3343
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
South Gray Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Gray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
103 W. Sunnyside
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2283
Montezuma, KS 67867
(620) 846-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 elementary schools in Gray County, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gray County, KS include Ingalls Elementary School, Ingalls High School/junior High School and Copeland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gray County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gray County?
Gray County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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