For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,227 students in Osage County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Osage County, KS are Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, Osage City Elementary School and Burlingame Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Osage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 N 8th
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Quenemo, KS 66528
(785) 759-3512
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Osage City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 S. 4th Street
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3171
Osage City, KS 66523
(785) 528-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Burlingame Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 North Dacotah
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3713
Burlingame, KS 66413
(785) 654-3713
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lyndon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 East 6th St
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 828-4622
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Overbrook Attendance Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Overbrook, KS 66524
(800) 836-9525
Overbrook, KS 66524
(800) 836-9525
Gr: PK-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Osage County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Osage County, KS include Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, Osage City Elementary School and Burlingame Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Osage County?
5 public preschools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Osage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Osage County include: Osage City Elementary School vs. Lyndon Elementary School, Lyndon Elementary School vs. Osage City Elementary School
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