For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 383 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kearny County, KS are Lakin Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Kearny County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kearny County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Main
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kearny County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kearny County, KS include Lakin Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kearny County?
2 public preschools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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