For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 425 students in Lawrence, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lawrence, KS is New York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New York Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Lawrence, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1430 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
810 W 6 Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
601 North Iowa St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1104 East 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence, KS include New York Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence?
1 public preschools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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