For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 579 students in Brown County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, KS are Hiawatha Elementary School and Horton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Horton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Grades: PK-4
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Brown County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, KS include Hiawatha Elementary School and Horton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County?
2 public preschools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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