For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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