For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 442 students in Elk County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elk County, KS are Elk Valley Elementary School and West Elk Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elk County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elk County, KS include Elk Valley Elementary School and West Elk Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Elk County?
2 public preschools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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