For the 2024-25 school year, there are 84 public preschools serving 33,372 students in Sedgwick County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Sedgwick County, KS are Cheney Elementary School, Abilene Elementary School and Apollo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedgwick County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sedgwick County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sedgwick County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
126 W 5th
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Abilene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Grades: PK-3
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Apollo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16158 W Apollo
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4090
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4090
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
St. Marks School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19001 West 29th N.
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19201 W. 23rd Street South
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4080
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4080
Grades: PK-4
| 491 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Explorer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16746 W Explorer
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4181
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4181
Grades: PK-4
| 472 students
Rank: #88.
Clark Davidson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 S Walnut
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4260
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4260
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #99.
Clearwater Elementary West
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Grades: PK-3
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Stone Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3012 Triple Creek Dr
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1111.
Andale Elem-middle
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Rush
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #1212.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1313.
Garden Plain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Section Line
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1414.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #1515.
Park Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oatville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Tanglewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vermillion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Grades: PK-4
| 835 students
Rank: #2020.
Bentley Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 N Phelps
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Grades: PK-3
| 217 students
Rank: #2121.
Wineteer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8801 Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2222.
Colwich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 South Marion
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1331
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1331
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #2323.
Swaney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 E English
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #2424.
Derby Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 North Woodlawn
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2525.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
El Paso Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #3030.
College Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #3131.
Mccollom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #3232.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Peterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #3535.
Rex Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Grand
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2281
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2281
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
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Sedgwick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6123 East 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Grades: 7-9
| 69 students
5920 Mt Vernon
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Grades: Inquire with school
| 632 students
4702 West Ninth
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
615 East Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-6317
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-6317
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
801 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Grades: 4-6
| 246 students
715 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Grades: 6
| 557 students
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Education Imagine Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Grades: K-12
| 520 students
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2330 West 15th
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
4801 S Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
19701 West 23rd St So
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4142
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4142
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Haysvile Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
130 Stewart
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2305
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2305
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
3550 Ross Parkway
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
1220 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Learning By Design - Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
126 Stewart
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2331
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2331
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
1210 South Topeka
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
1613 Piatt
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
301 S Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
640 North Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 West Main
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 667-2412
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 667-2412
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Mulvane Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
430 East Main
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-3070
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
628 E Mulvane
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-1155
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-1155
Grades: 5-6
| 292 students
1101 N Georgie
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6123 E 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
2050 West 11th St
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
St. Joseph Elementary Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
12917 E Maple Grove Road
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 444-2548
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 444-2548
Grades: K-8
| 89 students
St. Mark's Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
19001 West 29th St North
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Valley Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 157
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
810 North Holyoke
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sedgwick County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Sedgwick County, KS include Cheney Elementary School, Abilene Elementary School and Apollo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sedgwick County?
84 public preschools are located in Sedgwick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sedgwick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sedgwick County include: Mccollom Elementary School vs. Peterson Elementary School, Rex Elementary School vs. Nelson Elementary School, Clark Davidson Elementary School vs. Amelia Earhart Elementary School
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