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2 schools in Grinnell

Kansas · Public K-12

Public schools in Grinnell number 2 per the latest NCES data, with about 65 students enrolled, an average school size of 33.

7-year change in Grinnell

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
65
+9 (+16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 86%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Grinnell Grade SchoolElementaryPK-0443
Grinnell Middle SchoolMiddle05-0822

About Grinnell

Across Grinnell, Kansas, 2 public schools hosts about 65 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Grinnell average about 33 students each, 91% lower than the Kansas norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 16%: 56 students in SY 2017-18 versus 65 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment declined from 5% to 0%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Grinnell discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Grinnell, Kansas?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Grinnell, with a combined enrollment of about 65.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Grinnell?
Grinnell has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Grinnell?
Grinnell Grade School is the largest public school in Grinnell by enrollment, with approximately 43 students.
What school districts serve Grinnell?
Grinnell public schools are operated by Grinnell Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Grinnell cover?
Public schools in Grinnell serve students from pre-K through grade 8.