Best Allen County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,067 students in Allen County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS are Marmaton Valley Elementary School and Humboldt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Allen County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marmaton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
(620) 237-4381
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Iola Elementary School
203 N. Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Allen County, KS include Marmaton Valley Elementary School and Humboldt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Allen County?
3 public preschools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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