Best Seward County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 707 students in Seward County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Seward County, KS is Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Seward County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 W. Pine
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859
(620) 563-7248
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Seward County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Seward County, KS include Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Seward County?
2 public preschools are located in Seward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward County public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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