Best Jefferson County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,428 students in Jefferson County, KS.

The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS are Jefferson West Elementary School, Mclouth Elementary School and Oskaloosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jefferson County, KS public preschools have an score of 41% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson West Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455

Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Mclouth Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152

Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

Oskaloosa Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254

Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #44.

Jefferson County North Elem/middle

(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870

Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #55.

Valley Falls Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221

Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, KS

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Grantville Elementary School (Closed 2010)

3851 South St
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212

Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Jefferson West Intermediate (Closed 2011)

500 East Sunflower
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110

Gr: 4-5

Oskaloosa Middle School (Closed 2008)

404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237

Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Perry Elementary School (Closed 2010)

405 Cedar St
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156

Gr: PK-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

West Franklin Learning Center Elementary - Charter (Closed 2005)

Charter School

P.o. Box 7
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766

Gr: 5-7 | 2 students

Williamstown Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 347
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905

Gr: 5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS?

The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS include Jefferson West Elementary School, Mclouth Elementary School and Oskaloosa Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?

5 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?