For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public preschools serving 22,835 students in Wichita, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Wichita, KS are Circle Greenwich Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wichita, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wichita have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wichita, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Oatville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1010.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1313.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1414.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1515.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1818.
O K Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1607 N West
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1919.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students
Rank: #2020.
Kensler Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2121.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 S Woodchuck Ln
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2424.
Gammon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3240 N Rushwood
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2525.
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
424 N. Pennsylvania
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #2626.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 S Bluff
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Elizabeth
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3440 W Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #3232.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3605 S Gold
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #3333.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 S Elpyco
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
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Wichita, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6123 East 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Grades: 7-9
| 69 students
5920 Mt Vernon
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Grades: Inquire with school
| 632 students
4702 West Ninth
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
650 S. Apache
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Grades: K-12
| 538 students
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2330 West 15th
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
4801 S Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
3550 Ross Parkway
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
1220 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
1210 South Topeka
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
1613 Piatt
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
301 S Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
640 North Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1025 N Main
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
6123 E 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
2050 West 11th St
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
810 North Holyoke
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Grades: Inquire with school
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wichita, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Wichita, KS include Circle Greenwich Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet and Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wichita?
59 public preschools are located in Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in Wichita?
Wichita public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wichita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wichita include: Mccollom Elementary School vs. Peterson Elementary School, O K Elementary School vs. Stanley Elementary School, Seltzer Elementary School vs. Christa Mcauliffe Academy
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