For the 2025-26 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Wilson County (2025-26)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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).
Recent Articles

Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.

Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.

NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.