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Top 5 Best Dickinson County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,246 students in Dickinson County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, KS are Hope Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Rural Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Dickinson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Center Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 1400 Avenue
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Herington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Irish Drive
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S High
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Grades: PK-1
| 234 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, KS include Hope Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Rural Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickinson County?
8 public preschools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dickinson County include: Herington Elementary School vs. Hope Elementary School

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