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Best Wichita Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 public preschools serving 24,137 students in Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wichita, KS are Circle Greenwich Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wichita, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wichita have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wichita, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Oatville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
O K Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1607 N West
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Gr: PK-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Kensler Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
338 S Woodchuck Ln
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Gammon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 N Rushwood
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1243 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
424 N. Pennsylvania
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 S Bluff
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 S Elizabeth
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 W Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3605 S Gold
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3333.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 S Elpyco
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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