For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 419 students in Chapman, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Chapman, KS are Rural Center Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Chapman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chapman, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chapman have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chapman, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Center Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 1400 Avenue
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Irish Drive
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chapman, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Chapman, KS include Rural Center Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Chapman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chapman?
3 public preschools are located in Chapman.
What is the racial composition of students in Chapman?
Chapman public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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