Top 3 Best Douglas County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,835 students in Douglas County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS are Lecompton Elementary School, Eudora Elementary School and New York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lecompton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
626 Whitfield St
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6343
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Eudora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 E. 10th
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
New York Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baldwin Elementary Primary Center
Magnet School
500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Grades: PK-2
| 388 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, KS

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Chapel
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
1430 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
1310 Winchester Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1310 Winchester Road
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4940
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
316 East 900 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3081
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
1428 Elm Street
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Grades: PK-2
| 390 students
601 North Iowa St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Grades: K-6
| 110 students
702 East 1747 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3912
Grades: 1-5
| 69 students
1104 East 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Grades: K-6
| 194 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS include Lecompton Elementary School, Eudora Elementary School and New York Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
4 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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