For the 2025 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 40% 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stafford County (2025)
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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 36% (majority Hispanic).
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