Best Smith Center Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 253 students in Smith Center, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Smith Center, KS is Smith Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith Center, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Smith Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Smith Center, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Smith Center, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Smith Center, KS include Smith Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Smith Center?
1 public preschools are located in Smith Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center?
Smith Center public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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