For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 693 students in Atchison, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Atchison, KS is Atchison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Atchison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Atchison, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Atchison, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Gr: 6-11 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Atchison, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Atchison, KS include Atchison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atchison?
1 public preschools are located in Atchison.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison?
Atchison public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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