For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,116 students in El Dorado, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in El Dorado, KS are Grandview Elementary School, Circle Oil Hill Elementary School and Skelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in El Dorado have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in El Dorado, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2702 N. Country Club Rd.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4830
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Circle Oil Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 W 6th Ave
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-9515
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-9515
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Skelly Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Skelly Street
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4860
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4860
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Blackmore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 N. Orchard St.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
El Dorado, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
124 W Central
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4800
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4800
Grades: 11-12
| 15 students
127 East Sixth Ave
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4892
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4892
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1216 W Third Ave.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4840
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4840
Grades: PK-1
| 159 students
522 West Fifth Ave.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4850
Grades: 2-5
| 185 students
1266 Se Bluestem Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4890
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4890
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
701 South Atchison
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4870
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4870
Grades: 2-5
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in El Dorado, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in El Dorado, KS include Grandview Elementary School, Circle Oil Hill Elementary School and Skelly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in El Dorado?
4 public preschools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in El Dorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in El Dorado include: Circle Oil Hill Elementary School vs. Skelly Elementary School
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