For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 748 students in Chanute, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Chanute, KS is Chanute Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chanute, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chanute have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chanute, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Chanute, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: 1-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chanute, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chanute, KS include Chanute Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chanute?
1 public preschools are located in Chanute.
What is the racial composition of students in Chanute?
Chanute public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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