For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 698 students in Washington County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, KS are Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3, Linn Elementary School and Hanover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 N Cloud
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3319
Clifton, KS 66937
(785) 455-3319
Grades: PK-3
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 North E. Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1104 Main St
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Haddam, KS 66944
(785) 778-2564
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
221 N Morton
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Morrowville, KS 66958
(785) 265-3585
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Box 275
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, KS include Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3, Linn Elementary School and Hanover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
4 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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