| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Valley Unified School District 436 | Caney | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 784 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Independence Unified School District 446 | Independence | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 2,059 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cherryvale Unified School District 447 | Cherryvale | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 692 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, Kansas
Montgomery County has 4 public school districts covering 10 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Montgomery County, KS?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Montgomery County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Montgomery County, KS?
Of the districts serving Montgomery County, Caney Valley Unified School District 436 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.