For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 428 students in De Soto, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in De Soto, KS is Starside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in De Soto, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35400 W 91st
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in De Soto, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in De Soto, KS include Starside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Soto?
1 public preschools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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