For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 452 students in Stafford County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stafford County, KS are St. John Elementary School, Stafford Elementary School and Macksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Stafford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stafford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 N. Broadway
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3518
St John, KS 67576
(620) 549-3518
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5255
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Macksville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
433 N. Gilmore
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2835
Macksville, KS 67557
(620) 348-2835
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Stafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 99
Hudson, KS 67545
(620) 458-4211
Hudson, KS 67545
(620) 458-4211
Gr: 5-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stafford County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stafford County, KS include St. John Elementary School, Stafford Elementary School and Macksville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stafford County?
3 public preschools are located in Stafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford County?
Stafford County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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