For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 702 students in Anderson County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Anderson County, KS are Garnett Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School and Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Greeley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Mary
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Greeley, KS 66033
(785) 867-3460
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Colony, KS 66015
(620) 852-3529
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Anderson County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Anderson County, KS include Garnett Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School and Crest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anderson County?
4 public preschools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Anderson County include: Garnett Elementary School vs. Greeley Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School vs. Garnett Elementary School
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