Best 67401 Kansas Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,219 students in 67401, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 67401, KS are Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Coronado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 67401 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 67401, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 67401, KS Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Ell-saline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 67401 Kansas

67401, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 40%
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 67401, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 67401, KS include Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Coronado Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 67401?
9 public preschools are located in 67401.
What is the racial composition of students in 67401?
67401 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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