For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 579 students in Brown County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, KS are Horton Elementary School and Hiawatha 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 47% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, KS include Horton Elementary School and Hiawatha 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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