For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 447 students in Wabaunsee County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wabaunsee County, KS are Wabaunsee Elementary School and Mission Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabaunsee County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wabaunsee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wabaunsee County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Eskridge, KS 66423
(866) 557-6686
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Wabaunsee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3rd & Pierce
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
P.o. Box 39
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Harveyville, KS 66431
(785) 589-2542
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
227 Emporia
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5343
Gr: 5-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wabaunsee County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wabaunsee County, KS include Wabaunsee Elementary School and Mission Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wabaunsee County?
2 public preschools are located in Wabaunsee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabaunsee County?
Wabaunsee County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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