For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,233 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, KS are Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
812 W. 5th. St.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 New Jersey
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2051
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Delia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
334 Nora Street
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Delia, KS 66418
(785) 771-3470
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, KS include Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Holton Elementary School vs. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Holton Elementary School vs. Royal Valley Elementary School
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