For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 715 students in Bourbon County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bourbon County, KS is West Bourbon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bourbon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bourbon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Fifth Street
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Uniontown, KS 66779
(620) 224-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
409 S. Judson
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-8965
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bourbon County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bourbon County, KS include West Bourbon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bourbon County?
2 public preschools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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