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Best Public Preschools in Barton County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Barton County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,775 students in Barton County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton 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 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Barton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2716 24th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Ellinwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 E. 6th St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Elementary School
315 N. Vine
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4470
Gr: PK-1 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barton County, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barton County?
7 public preschools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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