For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,819 students in Crawford County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Crawford County, KS are R V Haderlein Elementary School, Frank Layden Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crawford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R V Haderlein Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 W. Prairie
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4327
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Frank Layden Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Lanyon
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7790
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 North West Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-8461
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-8461
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 S Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
403 Brunetti Drive
Mc Cune, KS 66753
(620) 632-4217
Mc Cune, KS 66753
(620) 632-4217
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Crawford County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Crawford County, KS include R V Haderlein Elementary School, Frank Layden Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crawford County?
4 public preschools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crawford County include: Northeast Elementary School vs. R V Haderlein Elementary School, R V Haderlein Elementary School vs. Frank Layden Elementary School, R V Haderlein Elementary School vs. Northeast Elementary School
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