For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,775 students in Barton County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Barton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2716 24th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Ellinwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 E. 6th St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
315 N. Vine
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4470
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4470
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Barton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 Main St
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
700 Pawnee Ave
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Gr: K-5 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barton County?
7 public preschools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barton County include: Riley Elementary School vs. Park Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Park Elementary School vs. Riley Elementary School
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