For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 442 students in Elk County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Elk County, KS are Elk Valley Elementary School and West Elk Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
416 North Plumb
Moline, KS 67353
(620) 647-3289
Moline, KS 67353
(620) 647-3289
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elk County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Elk County, KS include Elk Valley Elementary School and West Elk Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Elk County?
2 public preschools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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