Best Wilson County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 381 students in Wilson County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS are Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wilson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heller Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 8th Street
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. 8th
Fredonia, KS 66736
(620) 378-4138
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilson County, KS include Heller Elementary School and Altoona-midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilson County?
3 public preschools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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