Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)

Best Jefferson County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,428 students in Jefferson County, KS.

The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS are Jefferson West Elementary School, Mclouth Elementary School and Oskaloosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jefferson County, KS public preschools have an score of 41% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson West Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455

Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Mclouth Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152

Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

Oskaloosa Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254

Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #44.

Jefferson County North Elem/middle

(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870

Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #55.

Valley Falls Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221

Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, KS

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Grantville Elementary School (Closed 2010)

3851 South St
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212

Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Jefferson West Intermediate (Closed 2011)

500 East Sunflower
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110

Gr: 4-5

Oskaloosa Middle School (Closed 2008)

404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237

Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Perry Elementary School (Closed 2010)

405 Cedar St
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156

Gr: PK-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

West Franklin Learning Center Elementary - Charter (Closed 2005)

Charter School

P.o. Box 7
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766

Gr: 5-7 | 2 students

Williamstown Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 347
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905

Gr: 5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS?

The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, KS include Jefferson West Elementary School, Mclouth Elementary School and Oskaloosa Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?

5 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?