For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,955 students in Franklin County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KS are Sunflower Elementary School, Appanoose Elementary School and Central Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Appanoose Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Shawnee Road
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wellsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Ash Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 North Louisa
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
331 E 'd' Street
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
P O Box 7
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KS include Sunflower Elementary School, Appanoose Elementary School and Central Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
7 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Williamsburg Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Appanoose Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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