For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 498 students in Pittsburg, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pittsburg, KS is Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pittsburg, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pittsburg, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pittsburg, KS include Westside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pittsburg?
1 public preschools are located in Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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