Top 5 Best Jefferson County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,439 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 average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Mclouth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County North Elem/middle
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, KS

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3851 South St
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212
Grades: PK
| 23 students
500 East Sunflower
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
405 Cedar St
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156
Grades: PK-4
| 178 students
P.o. Box 7
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 5-7
| 2 students
Po Box 347
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905
Grades: 5
| 72 students

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, KS?
5 public preschools are located in Jefferson County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, KS?
Jefferson County, KS public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

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