For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,330 students in Harvey County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS are Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Harvey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harvey County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Burrton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
R L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Harvey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316) 772-5783
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Walton Rural Life Center (Closed 2022)
Charter School
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Gr: K-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Harvey County, KS include Hesston Elementary School, Burrton Elementary School and R L Wright Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harvey County?
5 public preschools are located in Harvey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey County?
Harvey County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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