For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 471 students in Pawnee County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pawnee County, KS is Fort Larned Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pawnee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Larned Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2104 Broadway
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
103 Lowery St.
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4212
Rozel, KS 67574
(620) 527-4212
Gr: PK-2 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pawnee County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pawnee County, KS include Fort Larned Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public preschools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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