For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 477 students in Thomas County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Thomas County, KS are Colby Elementary School and Brewster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Thomas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Brewster, KS 67732
(785) 694-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Thomas County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Thomas County, KS include Colby Elementary School and Brewster Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thomas County?
2 public preschools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas 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).
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