For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 324 students in Sheridan County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheridan County, KS are Hoxie Elementary School and Golden Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Queen Ave.
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3258
Hoxie, KS 67740
(785) 675-3258
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Golden Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 W 6th
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sheridan County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheridan County, KS include Hoxie Elementary School and Golden Plains Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sheridan County?
2 public preschools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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