| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Valley Unified School District 436 | Caney | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 784 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Independence Unified School District 446 | Independence | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 2,059 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cherryvale Unified School District 447 | Thayer | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 692 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Coffeyville Unified School District 445 | Coffeyville | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1,764 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Montgomery County compares
Together they enroll 5,299 students across 15 schools. The largest is Independence Unified School District 446 with 2,059 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Kansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, Kansas
Montgomery County has 4 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montgomery County is Caney Valley Unified School District 436 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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