For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 259 students in Decatur County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Decatur County, KS is Oberlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Decatur County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oberlin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 160
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Gr: K-2 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Box 160
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Decatur County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur County, KS include Oberlin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur County?
1 public preschools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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