For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,134 students in Nemaha County, KS. The top ranked public preschools in Nemaha County, KS are Centralia Elementary School, Sabetha Elementary School and Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nemaha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sabetha Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Oregon
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 Nemaha
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
313 Nemaha St
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
416 Jilson St Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
416 Jilson St Box 44
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
110 North 11th St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
214 North 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Gr: K-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Nemaha County, KS include Centralia Elementary School, Sabetha Elementary School and Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School. Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public preschools are located in Nemaha County?
3 public preschools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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