For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 256 students in Effingham, KS.
The top ranked public preschool in Effingham, KS is Atchison County Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Effingham, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Effingham, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Effingham, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Effingham, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham?
1 public preschools are located in Effingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham?
Effingham public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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