For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 364 students in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in South Central is Harry Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 S. Market
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-0700
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS include Harry Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita?
the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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