For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,271 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey 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 Harvey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harvey County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Burrton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Grades: PK-5
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
R L Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
South Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Northridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 287 students
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harvey County?
5 public preschools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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