For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,775 students in Barton County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Ellinwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2716 24th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Ellinwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 E. 6th St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 N. Vine
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4470
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4470
Grades: PK-1
| 149 students
Barton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 Main St
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
700 Pawnee Ave
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Grades: K-5
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Ellinwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barton County?
7 public preschools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barton County include: Riley Elementary School vs. Park Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Park Elementary School vs. Riley Elementary School
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