For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public preschools serving 22,835 students in Wichita, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Wichita, KS are Circle Greenwich Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wichita, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wichita have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wichita, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Oatville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
O K Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1607 N West
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Kensler Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 S Woodchuck Ln
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
Gammon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3240 N Rushwood
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
424 N. Pennsylvania
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 S Bluff
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Elizabeth
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3440 W Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3605 S Gold
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3333.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 S Elpyco
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Wichita, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6123 East 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Gr: 7-9 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
5920 Mt Vernon
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Gr: Inquire with school | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
4702 West Ninth
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
650 S. Apache
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Gr: K-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2330 West 15th
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
4801 S Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
3550 Ross Parkway
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1220 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
1210 South Topeka
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
301 S Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
640 North Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Gr: 9-12
1025 N Main
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
6123 E 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Gr: Inquire with school | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wichita, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Wichita, KS include Circle Greenwich Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wichita?
59 public preschools are located in Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in Wichita?
Wichita public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wichita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wichita include: Mccollom Elementary School vs. Peterson Elementary School, O K Elementary School vs. Stanley Elementary School, Seltzer Elementary School vs. Christa Mcauliffe Academy
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