For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 866 students in Augusta, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Augusta, KS are Garfield Elementary School, Ewalt Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Augusta, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 Osage
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6601
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ewalt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2340 Greyhound Drive
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-0056
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-0056
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1812 Cron
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5415
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5415
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Augusta, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Augusta, KS include Garfield Elementary School, Ewalt Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Augusta?
3 public preschools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Augusta include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Ewalt Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Ewalt Elementary School, Ewalt Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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