For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 225 students in Rush County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Rush County, KS are Otis-bison Elementary School and La Crosse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rush County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otis-bison Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
La Crosse Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 Elm Street
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 Main
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Bison, KS 67520
(785) 356-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rush County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Rush County, KS include Otis-bison Elementary School and La Crosse Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rush County?
2 public preschools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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