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Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,949 students in Montgomery County, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 375 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, Lincoln Central Elementary School and Thayer Schools. 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 32%), 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E First
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E Main
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Thayer Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 S. Cline
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6430
Gr: PK-6 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E. Bullpup Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9220
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6420
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Field Kindley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Academy
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Coffeyville Virtual Program
1110 West 8th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Eisenhower Elementary School
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

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, Lincoln Central Elementary School and Thayer Schools.
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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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