For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,478 students in Pottawatomie County, KS. The top-ranked public preschools in Pottawatomie County, KS are St. George Elementary School, Westmoreland Elementary School and Mccormick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawatomie County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pottawatomie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pottawatomie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Blackjack Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Westmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 S Fourth
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 North 1st
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Grand Avenue
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Onaga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 High St
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-7101
Onaga, KS 66521
(785) 889-7101
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pottawatomie County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pottawatomie County, KS include St. George Elementary School, Westmoreland Elementary School and Mccormick Elementary School. Pottawatomie County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public preschools are located in Pottawatomie County?
6 public preschools are located in Pottawatomie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawatomie County?
Pottawatomie County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pottawatomie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pottawatomie County include: Central Elementary School vs. St. George Elementary School, St. George Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, St. Marys Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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