For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 610 students in Ellis County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ellis County, KS are Victoria Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ellis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 10th Street
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1309 Fort
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ellis County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ellis County, KS include Victoria Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellis County?
3 public preschools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ellis County include: Victoria Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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