For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,826 students in Douglas County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS are New York Elementary School and Lecompton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New York Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Lecompton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
626 Whitfield St
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6343
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6343
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Winchester Rd
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Eudora, KS 66025
(785) 542-4920
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, KS include New York Elementary School and Lecompton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
4 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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