For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 702 students in Anderson County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, KS are Garnett Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School and Westphalia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Greeley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Mary
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Westphalia
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Liberty St.
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Westphalia, KS 66093
(785) 489-2511
Grades: PK-8
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 68
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Kincaid, KS 66039
(620) 439-5313
Grades: 3-8
| 106 students
212 South Pine
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Grades: PK-1
| 136 students
22077 Nw Broomal St
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Welda, KS 66091
(785) 489-2518
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, KS include Garnett Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School and Westphalia.
How many public preschools are located in Anderson County?
4 public preschools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Anderson County include: Garnett Elementary School vs. Greeley Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School vs. Garnett Elementary School
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