For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Ford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11558 E Main Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
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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