For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,607 students in Saline County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, KS are Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Ell-saline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ell-saline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southeast Saline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5056 E K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4215
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4215
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saline County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, KS include Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Ell-saline Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
10 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saline County include: Sunset Elementary School vs. Heusner Elementary School, Heusner Elementary School vs. Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Ell-saline Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School
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