For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 269 students in Osborne County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Osborne County, KS are Osborne Elementary School and Natoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osborne County, 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 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Osborne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Osborne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osborne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 N Third
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Natoma Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 3rd Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Osborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 65
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Alton, KS 67623
(785) 984-2216
Gr: 7-8 | 73 students
817 College
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Gr: K-3 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Osborne County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Osborne County, KS include Osborne Elementary School and Natoma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Osborne County?
2 public preschools are located in Osborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osborne County?
Osborne County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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