For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 371 students in Howard, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Howard, KS is West Elk Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Howard, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Howard, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Howard, KS include West Elk Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Howard?
1 public preschools are located in Howard.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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