For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,473 students in Ford County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ford County, KS are Spearville Elementary School, Bucklin Elementary School and Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ford County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spearville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 E. Davis
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2556
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Ford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11558 E Main Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ford County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ford County, KS include Spearville Elementary School, Bucklin Elementary School and Miller Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ford County?
4 public preschools are located in Ford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County?
Ford County public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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