For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,246 students in Dickinson County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, KS are Hope Elementary School, Rural Center Elementary School and Herington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Dickinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Rural Center Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 1400 Avenue
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Herington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Irish Drive
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 S High
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Gr: PK-1 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, KS include Hope Elementary School, Rural Center Elementary School and Herington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickinson County?
8 public preschools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson 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).
Which public preschools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dickinson County include: Herington Elementary School vs. Hope Elementary School
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