For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,028 students in Ottawa, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa, KS are Sunflower Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ottawa, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Falcon Way
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Milner
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 College
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Ottawa, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa, KS include Sunflower Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ottawa?
3 public preschools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ottawa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ottawa include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
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