For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,043 students in Junction City, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Junction City, KS are Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Junction City, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Junction City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Junction City, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 W Ash
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Hickory Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 E Grandview Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Lincoln
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1625 St Marys Rd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Washington
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Junction City, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6344 Hampton Place
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
410 W 2nd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
920 West 6th St
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Junction City, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Junction City, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Junction City?
7 public preschools are located in Junction City.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction City?
Junction City public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Junction City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Junction City include: Westwood Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Sheridan Elementary School
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