For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 368 students in Barber County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barber County, KS are South Barber Pre-k-6 and Medicine Lodge Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barber County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barber County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lodge Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Walnut St.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Barber County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 El Dorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
100 B.h. Born Blvd.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1220 N 8th
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
301 E Central
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barber County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barber County, KS include South Barber Pre-k-6 and Medicine Lodge Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Barber County?
2 public preschools are located in Barber County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barber County?
Barber County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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