For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 244 students in Effingham, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Effingham, KS is Atchison County Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Effingham, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Effingham, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-1
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Gr: K-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Gr: K-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Effingham, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham?
1 public preschools are located in Effingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham?
Effingham public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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