For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,330 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harvey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Burrton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
R L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harvey County?
5 public preschools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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