For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,826 students in Douglas County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS are Eudora Elementary School, New York Elementary School and Lecompton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eudora Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 E. 10th
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
New York Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lecompton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
626 Whitfield St
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6343
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6343
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Gr: PK-2 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1430 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1310 Winchester Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Gr: Inquire with school
1310 Winchester Road
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Gr: 3-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
316 East 900 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3081
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3081
Gr: 1-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1428 Elm Street
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
810 W 6 Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
601 North Iowa St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
702 East 1747 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3912
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3912
Gr: 1-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1104 East 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS include Eudora Elementary School, New York Elementary School and Lecompton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
4 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Douglas County include: Baldwin Elementary Primary Center vs. Eudora Elementary School, Lecompton Elementary School vs. Eudora Elementary School, Eudora Elementary School vs. Lecompton Elementary School
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