For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 659 students in Mitchell County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, KS are Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Beloit Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 N Bell
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3581
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
328 N Nash
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Glen Elder, KS 67446
(785) 545-3522
Gr: K-3 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
605 Maple
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: 4-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 427
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-5735
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rr 1 Box 11
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-4425
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
P O Box 46
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, KS include Lakeside Elementary School and Beloit Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mitchell County?
2 public preschools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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