For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,273 students in Sumner County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Sumner County, KS are Caldwell Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sumner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 E College
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 N. Highland
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Argonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E. Allen
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Plaine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
614 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Sumner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 N Osage
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
201 North B
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Grades: 6
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sumner County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Sumner County, KS include Caldwell Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood.
How many public preschools are located in Sumner County?
8 public preschools are located in Sumner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County?
Sumner County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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