For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 381 students in Wilson County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS are Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wilson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heller Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Gr: PK-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 128
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
203 N 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS include Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilson County?
3 public preschools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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