For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,278 students in 66203, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in 66203, KS are Bluejacket-flint, Merriam Park Elementary School and Nieman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 66203 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 66203, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66203, KS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluejacket-flint
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11615 W 49th Ter
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Merriam Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Mastin St
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Nieman Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10917 W 67th St
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-4000
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
66203, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8715 W 49th Terr
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Grades: K-6
| 209 students
7101 Switzer
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Grades: K-6
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 66203, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in 66203, KS include Bluejacket-flint, Merriam Park Elementary School and Nieman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 66203?
3 public preschools are located in 66203.
What is the racial composition of students in 66203?
66203 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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