For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 610 students in Ellis County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Ellis County, KS are Victoria Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 10th Street
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-2870
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
1107 10th St
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Victoria, KS 67671
(785) 735-9211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ellis County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Ellis County, KS include Victoria Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellis County?
3 public preschools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ellis County include: Victoria Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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