For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,105 students in Neosho County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Neosho County, KS are St. Paul Elementary School, Erie Elementary School and Chanute Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neosho County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Neosho County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Neosho County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 W 3rd St
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Erie, KS 66733
(620) 244-5161
Gr: PK-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Neosho County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Neosho County, KS include St. Paul Elementary School, Erie Elementary School and Chanute Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Neosho County?
3 public preschools are located in Neosho County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho County?
Neosho County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Neosho County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Neosho County include: St. Paul Elementary School vs. Erie Elementary School, Erie Elementary School vs. St. Paul Elementary School
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