For the 2025-26 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 Marmaton Valley Elementary School and Humboldt 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 31% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Allen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Humboldt Elementary Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1100 Central St
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Gr: 1-2 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
902 S. Washington
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
La Harpe, KS 66751
(620) 496-2261
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: 3-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Gr: PK-K | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS include Marmaton Valley Elementary School and Humboldt 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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