For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 956 students in Atchison County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Atchison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School and Atchison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atchison County?
2 public preschools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Elementary School vs. Atchison Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School vs. Atchison County Community Elementary School
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