For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 503 students in Thomas County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, KS are Colby Elementary School and Brewster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Thomas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Thomas County Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
710 West Third Str
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5000
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5000
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, KS include Colby Elementary School and Brewster Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thomas County?
2 public preschools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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