For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 384 students in Clay Center, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clay Center, KS is Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay Center, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay Center have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay Center, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Grant
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Clay Center, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay Center, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay Center, KS include Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay Center?
1 public preschools are located in Clay Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay Center?
Clay Center public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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