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Best Sedgwick County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 82 public preschools serving 32,779 students in Sedgwick County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sedgwick County, KS are Apollo Elementary School, Cheney Elementary School and Circle Greenwich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedgwick County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sedgwick County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sedgwick County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16158 W Apollo
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4090
Gr: PK-4 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cheney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
126 W 5th
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19201 W. 23rd Street South
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4080
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16746 W Explorer
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4181
Gr: PK-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Abilene Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
St. Marks School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19001 West 29th N.
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Clearwater Elementary West
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Andale Elem-middle
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 West Rush
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Clark Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 S Walnut
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Park Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3012 Triple Creek Dr
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Garden Plain Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Section Line
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Bentley Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 N Phelps
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Gr: PK-3 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Oatville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Gr: PK-4 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Colwich Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 South Marion
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1331
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Derby Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2230 North Woodlawn
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Swaney Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 E English
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
El Paso Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3232.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3333.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3535.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 N Delos
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2273
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sedgwick County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sedgwick County, KS include Apollo Elementary School, Cheney Elementary School and Circle Greenwich Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sedgwick County?
83 public preschools are located in Sedgwick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sedgwick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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