For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 159 students in Lane County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lane County, KS are Dighton Elementary School and Healy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lane County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dighton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Gr: PK-5 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Lane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lane County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lane County, KS include Dighton Elementary School and Healy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lane County?
2 public preschools are located in Lane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lane County?
Lane County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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