For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,006 students in Marion County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, KS are Hillsboro Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Goessel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Goessel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-8118
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-8118
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Centre
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Peabody-burns Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 Elm Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 South Berry
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2374 310th St
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3297
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, KS include Hillsboro Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Goessel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
5 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: Hillsboro Elementary School vs. Marion Elementary School, Marion Elementary School vs. Hillsboro Elementary School
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