For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 715 students in Bourbon County, KS.
The top ranked public preschool in Bourbon County, KS is West Bourbon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Bourbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Bourbon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Fifth Street
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
316 W Tenth St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0450
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 South Judson
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-0800
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bourbon County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Bourbon County, KS include West Bourbon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bourbon County?
2 public preschools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% 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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