For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 6,084 students in Wyandotte County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wyandotte County, KS are Piper Prairie Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School and Junction Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyandotte County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wyandotte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wyandotte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piper Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3131 N. 122nd
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Gr: PK-2 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14840 178th Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 724-2323
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 724-2323
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Midland Trail
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2605 W 43rd Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 627-3050
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 627-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5340 Oak Grove Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bonner Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Neconi
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 441-1777
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 441-1777
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Delaware Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 North 130th Street
Kansas City, KS 66115
(913) 441-2126
Kansas City, KS 66115
(913) 441-2126
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
M E Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N 11th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-3150
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Silver City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wyandotte County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wyandotte County, KS include Piper Prairie Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School and Junction Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wyandotte County?
13 public preschools are located in Wyandotte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wyandotte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wyandotte County include: Oak Grove Elementary School vs. Junction Elementary School, Junction Elementary School vs. Oak Grove Elementary School, Midland Trail vs. Junction Elementary School
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