For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,918 students in Emporia, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Emporia, KS are Timmerman Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and Village Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Emporia, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timmerman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
W A White Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Logan Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Emporia, Kansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2350
Grades: 6
| 265 students
215 West Sixth
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2400
Grades: 5
| 324 students
315 South Market Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2455
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Emporia, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Emporia, KS include Timmerman Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School and Village Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Emporia?
6 public preschools are located in Emporia.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia?
Emporia public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Emporia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Emporia include: Timmerman Elementary School vs. Walnut Elementary School
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