For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 405 students in Cherryvale, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherryvale, KS are Lincoln Central Elementary School and Thayer Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherryvale, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherryvale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cherryvale, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Main
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Thayer Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cherryvale, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherryvale, KS include Lincoln Central Elementary School and Thayer Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Cherryvale?
2 public preschools are located in Cherryvale.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherryvale?
Cherryvale public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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