For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,529 students in Hutchinson, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hutchinson, KS are Plum Creek Elementary School, Union Valley Elementary School and Morgan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hutchinson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hutchinson, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 East 43rd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Union Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 27th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Graber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Cleveland
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 W 21st
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 615-5250
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Mccandless Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Baker
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Faris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 10th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 615-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hutchinson, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hutchinson, KS include Plum Creek Elementary School, Union Valley Elementary School and Morgan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hutchinson?
7 public preschools are located in Hutchinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson?
Hutchinson public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hutchinson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hutchinson include: Faris Elementary School vs. Graber Elementary School, Graber Elementary School vs. Faris Elementary School, Plum Creek Elementary School vs. Union Valley Elementary School
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