For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,253 students in Salina, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Salina, KS are Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Ell-saline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salina, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Salina have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Salina, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Ell-saline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Salina, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Salina, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Salina, KS include Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Ell-saline Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salina?
9 public preschools are located in Salina.
What is the racial composition of students in Salina?
Salina public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Salina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Salina include: Sunset Elementary School vs. Heusner Elementary School, Heusner Elementary School vs. Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Ell-saline Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School
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