For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,146 students in Cherokee County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, KS are Southeast Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S Humbert
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Gr: PK-4 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7166 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Gr: PK-2 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Gr: PK-1 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, KS include Southeast Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cherokee County?
5 public preschools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cherokee County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Riverton Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Spring Grove Primary Center vs. Riverton Elementary School
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