For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 837 students in Marshall County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, KS are Axtell Elementary School, Frankfort Elementary School and Marysville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Marysville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Carolina
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3641
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3641
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
307 E Lincoln
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
Gr: PK-2 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, KS include Axtell Elementary School, Frankfort Elementary School and Marysville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
4 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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