For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 381 students in Wilson County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS are Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wilson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heller Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Grades: PK-3
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
20704 Us 75 Hwy
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Buffalo, KS 66717
(620) 537-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
203 N 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4167
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS include Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilson County?
3 public preschools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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