For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 290 students in Russell County, KS.
The top ranked public preschool in Russell County, KS is Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Russell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 N Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Grades: PK-1
| 157 students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 North Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
400 North Fairview Ave
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Russell County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Russell County, KS include Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified.
How many public preschools are located in Russell County, KS?
2 public preschools are located in Russell County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County, KS?
Russell County, KS public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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