For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,130 students in Cherokee County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, KS are Southeast Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cherokee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S Humbert
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Riverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7166 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Grades: PK-1
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Grove Primary Center
Magnet School
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Cleveland
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Grades: K-4
| 40 students
400 East Katy St
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Box 90
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, KS include Southeast Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cherokee County?
5 public preschools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cherokee County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Riverton Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Spring Grove Primary Center vs. Riverton Elementary School
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