For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 531 students in Rooks County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Rooks County, KS are Damar Elementary School, Plainville Elementary School and Stockton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rooks 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 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Rooks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Damar Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Plainville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Cypress
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Stockton, KS 67669
(785) 425-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
602 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rooks County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Rooks County, KS include Damar Elementary School, Plainville Elementary School and Stockton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rooks County?
3 public preschools are located in Rooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rooks County?
Rooks County 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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