For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 258 students in Chautauqua County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chautauqua County, KS are Sedan Elementary School and Cedar Vale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chautauqua County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sedan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Vale Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chautauqua County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chautauqua County, KS include Sedan Elementary School and Cedar Vale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chautauqua County?
2 public preschools are located in Chautauqua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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