For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,428 students in Jefferson County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS are Jefferson West Elementary School, Mclouth Elementary School and Oskaloosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mclouth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County North Elem/middle
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS include Jefferson West Elementary School, Mclouth Elementary School and Oskaloosa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
5 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Oskaloosa Elementary School vs. Jefferson County North Elem/middle, Jefferson County North Elem/middle vs. Jefferson West Elementary School, Oskaloosa Elementary School vs. Jefferson West Elementary School
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