For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,273 students in Sumner County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sumner County, KS are Caldwell Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Argonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sumner County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sumner County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 E College
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Argonia Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 E. Allen
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 N. Highland
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2966
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Belle Plaine Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 N Merchant
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
(620) 488-2617
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sumner County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sumner County, KS include Caldwell Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Argonia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sumner County?
8 public preschools are located in Sumner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner County?
Sumner County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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