For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 159 students in Lane County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Lane County, KS are Dighton Elementary School and Healy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lane County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dighton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Gr: PK-5 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Lane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lane County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Lane County, KS include Dighton Elementary School and Healy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lane County?
2 public preschools are located in Lane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lane County?
Lane County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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