The most improved public preschools in Kansas are Western Plains North Elementary School, Caldwell Elementary School and Burrton Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 206
476
Avg. Improved Rank: 286
Most Improved Public Preschools in Kansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Western Plains North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +476
(from 689 to 213)
(from 689 to 213)
Grades: PK-8
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +432
(from 544 to 112)
(from 544 to 112)
Grades: PK-5
1 North Osage Street
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Caldwell, KS 67022
(620) 845-2585
Rank: #33.
Burrton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +398
(from 689 to 291)
(from 689 to 291)
Grades: PK-5
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Rank: #44.
Sharon Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +372
(from 481 to 109)
(from 481 to 109)
Grades: PK-8
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4267
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4267
Rank: #55.
Copeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +371
(from 1,022 to 651)
(from 1,022 to 651)
Grades: PK-5
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +339
(from 980 to 641)
(from 980 to 641)
Grades: PK-5
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Rank: #77.
Oxford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +337
(from 538 to 201)
(from 538 to 201)
Grades: PK-6
319 E College
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Oxford, KS 67119
(620) 455-2422
Rank: #88.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +325
(from 474 to 149)
(from 474 to 149)
Grades: PK-6
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Rank: #99.
Chase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +323
(from 1,123 to 800)
(from 1,123 to 800)
Grades: PK-5
312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Rank: #1010.
South Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +320
(from 1,007 to 687)
(from 1,007 to 687)
Grades: PK-5
229 Kickapoo Avenue
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
South Haven, KS 67140
(620) 892-5215
Rank: #1111.
Tescott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +317
(from 429 to 112)
(from 429 to 112)
Grades: PK-6
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774
Rank: #1212.
Grandview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +316
(from 474 to 158)
(from 474 to 158)
Grades: PK-5
109 E Grandview Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Rank: #1313.
Midland Trail
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +306
(from 980 to 674)
(from 980 to 674)
Grades: PK-6
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Rank: #1414.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +299
(from 920 to 621)
(from 920 to 621)
Grades: PK-5
15800 W Indian Creek Pkwy
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7510
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7510
Rank: #1515.
Moundridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +291
(from 504 to 213)
(from 504 to 213)
Grades: PK-3
207 S. Drucilla
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500
Rank: #1616.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +280
(from 584 to 304)
(from 584 to 304)
Grades: PK-5
500 S Troost St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7750
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7750
Rank: #1717.
Westmoreland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +271
(from 313 to 42)
(from 313 to 42)
Grades: PK-4
205 S Fourth
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Westmoreland, KS 66549
(785) 457-3462
Rank: #1818.
Pleasanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +265
(from 903 to 638)
(from 903 to 638)
Grades: PK-6
1205 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8531
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8531
Rank: #1919.
New York Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +262
(from 642 to 380)
(from 642 to 380)
Grades: PK-5
936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Rank: #2020.
Williamsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +255
(from 704 to 449)
(from 704 to 449)
Grades: PK-5
140 North Louisa
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Rank: #2121.
Damar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +254
(from 414 to 160)
(from 414 to 160)
Grades: PK-5
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Rank: #2222.
College Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +250
(from 755 to 505)
(from 755 to 505)
Grades: PK-5
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Rank: #2323.
Gammon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +248
(from 1,104 to 856)
(from 1,104 to 856)
Grades: PK-5
3240 N Rushwood
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
El Paso Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +243
(from 723 to 480)
(from 723 to 480)
Grades: PK-5
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
White City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +243
(from 723 to 480)
(from 723 to 480)
Grades: PK-8
414 Goodnow
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
White City, KS 66872
(785) 349-2211
Rank: #2626.
Berryton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +242
(from 715 to 473)
(from 715 to 473)
Grades: PK-6
2921 Se 69th Street
Berryton, KS 66409
(785) 861-1300
Berryton, KS 66409
(785) 861-1300
Rank: #2727.
Ell-saline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +238
(from 599 to 361)
(from 599 to 361)
Grades: PK-6
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Rank: #2828.
Winona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +226
(from 689 to 463)
(from 689 to 463)
Grades: PK-8
503 Wilson
Winona, KS 67764
(785) 846-7496
Winona, KS 67764
(785) 846-7496
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Natoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +223
(from 436 to 213)
(from 436 to 213)
Grades: PK-5
610 3rd Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sedan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +223
(from 584 to 361)
(from 584 to 361)
Grades: PK-5
404 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +218
(from 723 to 505)
(from 723 to 505)
Grades: PK-5
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Rank: #3232.
Havencroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +217
(from 787 to 570)
(from 787 to 570)
Grades: PK-5
1700 E Sheridan St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7470
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7470
Rank: #3333.
Ashland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +209
(from 429 to 220)
(from 429 to 220)
Grades: PK-5
210 W 7th
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2722
Ashland, KS 67831
(620) 635-2722
Rank: #3434.
Dighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +208
(from 257 to 49)
(from 257 to 49)
Grades: PK-6
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Clearwater Elementary West
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +206
(from 324 to 118)
(from 324 to 118)
Grades: PK-3
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
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