For the 2025 school year, there are 24 magnet public preschools serving 8,753 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Kansas are Eisenhower Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Kansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Wickersham Dr
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 N Park
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N Ash
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Walnut
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-9350
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-9350
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
L'ouverture Computer Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1539 N Ohio
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5050
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mueller Aerospace/engineering Discovery Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 E 18th
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-8300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2316 E 10th
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-7300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Kansas?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Kansas include Eisenhower Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Washington Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Kansas?
24 magnet public preschools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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