For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,067 students in Allen County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS are Humboldt Elementary School and Marmaton Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Allen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Marmaton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Allen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Humboldt Elementary Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1100 Central St
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Grades: 1-2
| 138 students
902 S. Washington
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
Grades: PK-3
| 96 students
700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Grades: 3-4
| 151 students
209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Grades: PK-K
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS include Humboldt Elementary School and Marmaton Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Allen County?
3 public preschools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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