For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 956 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Atchison County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-1
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Gr: 6-11 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 37%
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Gr: K-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Gr: K-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atchison County?
2 public preschools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Elementary School vs. Atchison Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School vs. Atchison County Community Elementary School
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