For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 384 students in Clay Center, KS.
The top ranked public preschool in Clay Center, KS is Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay Center, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay Center have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay Center, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Grant
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Clay Center, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay Center, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay Center, KS include Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay Center?
1 public preschools are located in Clay Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay Center?
Clay Center public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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