For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 497 students in Ellsworth County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Ellsworth County, KS are Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson Elementary School and Ellsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellsworth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ellsworth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 3rd
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Grades: PK-3
| 190 students
Ellsworth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
600 South Main St
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3005 Ave D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ellsworth County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Ellsworth County, KS include Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Wilson Elementary School and Ellsworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellsworth County?
3 public preschools are located in Ellsworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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