For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 482 students in Norton County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Norton County, KS are Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Norton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Norton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Almena Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Almena, KS 67622
(785) 664-2446
Gr: PK-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Eisenhower Drive
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5113
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Norton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Norton County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Norton County, KS include Almena Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Norton County?
2 public preschools are located in Norton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton County?
Norton County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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