For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,233 students in Jackson County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, KS are Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
812 W. 5th. St.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, KS include Jackson Heights Elementary School, Royal Valley Elementary School and Holton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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