For the 2025 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 Westmoreland Elementary School, St. George 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 44% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pottawatomie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 S Fourth
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Grades: PK-4
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Blackjack Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 North 1st
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Olsburg, KS 66520
(785) 468-3551
Grades: PK-4
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Grades: PK-2
| 394 students
Pottawatomie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
530 Laswell
Emmett, KS 66422
(785) 535-2510
Emmett, KS 66422
(785) 535-2510
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pottawatomie County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Pottawatomie County, KS include Westmoreland Elementary School, St. George 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 36% (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. Marys Elementary School vs. St. George Elementary School, St. George Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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