For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 700 students in Atchison, KS.
The top ranked public preschool in Atchison, KS is Atchison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Atchison, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Atchison, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Atchison, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Atchison, KS include Atchison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atchison?
1 public preschools are located in Atchison.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison?
Atchison public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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