For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 255 students in Smith Center, KS.
The top ranked public preschool in Smith Center, KS is Smith Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith Center, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Smith Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Smith Center, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Smith Center, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Smith Center, KS include Smith Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Smith Center?
1 public preschools are located in Smith Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center?
Smith Center public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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