For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 688 students in Coffey County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Coffey County, KS are Burlington Elementary School, Lebo Elementary School and Waverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffey County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Coffey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Coffey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Niagara Street
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lebo Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 N Ogden St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 Dane
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Southern Coffey County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Third
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2151
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Coffey County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Coffey County, KS include Burlington Elementary School, Lebo Elementary School and Waverly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Coffey County?
4 public preschools are located in Coffey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coffey County?
Coffey County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Coffey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Coffey County include: Lebo Elementary School vs. Waverly Elementary School
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