For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 269 students in Osborne County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Osborne County, KS are Osborne Elementary School and Natoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osborne County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Osborne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Osborne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osborne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
234 N Third
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Natoma Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 3rd Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Osborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 65
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Grades: 7-8
| 73 students
817 College
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Grades: K-3
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Osborne County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Osborne County, KS include Osborne Elementary School and Natoma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Osborne County?
2 public preschools are located in Osborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osborne County?
Osborne County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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