For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,146 students in Reno County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Reno County, KS are Buhler Grade School, Plum Creek Elementary School and Nickerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Reno County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Reno County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buhler Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Nickerson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. Nickerson Street
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Pretty Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 S Rhodes
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6621
Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
(620) 459-6621
Grades: PK-4
| 120 students
Rank: #66.
Haven Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 East Fourth
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2501
Haven, KS 67543
(620) 465-2501
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
South Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Poplar
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
(620) 665-8441
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
(620) 665-8441
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #99.
Yoder Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S Yoder Rd
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fairfield Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16115 South Langdon Road
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2152
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 W 21st
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #1212.
Graber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Cleveland
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #1313.
Mccandless Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Baker
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #1414.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Grades: PK-7
| 306 students
Reno County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 S Madison
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-4950
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
900 West Main
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Arlington, KS 67514
(620) 538-3621
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
16115 South Langdon Rd
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2481
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
16115 South Langdon Rd
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2615
Turon, KS 67583
(620) 596-2615
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
203 Old Hwy 50 West
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Sylvia, KS 67581
(620) 486-2233
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1500 E 11th, Suite 200
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 921-5569
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
500 S. Reformatory
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hutchinson Cyber Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
100 West 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-4670
Grades: 1-6
| 14 students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 651 students
301 E Kansas Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
315 East Bigger
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
4712 E 4th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-2561
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
5 West Avenue
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Partridge, KS 67566
(620) 567-2641
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
5013 South Dean Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
815 Se Rice Road
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
1806 Pinecrest Cr.
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Hutchinson, KS 67504
(620) 662-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Reno County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Reno County, KS include Buhler Grade School, Plum Creek Elementary School and Nickerson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Reno County?
14 public preschools are located in Reno County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reno County?
Reno County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Reno County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Reno County include: Faris Elementary School vs. Graber Elementary School, Buhler Grade School vs. Union Valley Elementary School, Plum Creek Elementary School vs. Union Valley Elementary School
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