For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,049 students in Montgomery County, KS (there are , serving 392 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, KS are Lincoln Memorial Elementary School, Jefferson School and Lincoln Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E First
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Grades: 3-5
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Main
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Caney Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Thayer Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #88.
Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S. Cline
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6430
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6430
Grades: PK-6
| 1,010 students
Rank: #99.
Field Kindley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Grades: 7-8
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Academy
Magnet School
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coffeyville Virtual Program
Magnet School
1110 West 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2108 W 4th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
701 W 4th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Grades: 3-4
| 291 students
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Grades: 1-8
| 235 students
200 Walnut
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, KS include Lincoln Memorial Elementary School, Jefferson School and Lincoln Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
15 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Independence Sr High School vs. Field Kindley High School, Field Kindley High School vs. Independence Sr High School, Lincoln Central Elementary School vs. Community Elementary School
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