For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 956 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Atchison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atchison County?
2 public preschools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Elementary School vs. Atchison Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School vs. Atchison County Community Elementary School
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