For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 225 students in Rush County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rush County, KS are La Crosse Elementary School and Otis-bison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rush County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crosse Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Elm Street
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Otis-bison Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rush County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rush County, KS include La Crosse Elementary School and Otis-bison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rush County?
2 public preschools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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