For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,955 students in Franklin County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KS are Appanoose Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School and Wellsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appanoose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Shawnee Road
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Wellsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Ash Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 North Louisa
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
331 E 'd' Street
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 3%
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
West Franklin Learning Center High - Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
P O Box 7
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, KS include Appanoose Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School and Wellsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
7 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Appanoose Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Williamsburg Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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