For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,253 students in Salina, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Salina, KS are Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Coronado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salina, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Salina have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Salina, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Ell-saline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Salina, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 West Cloud
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4850
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 40%
830 South 9th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-4830
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salina, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salina, KS include Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Coronado Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salina?
9 public preschools are located in Salina.
What is the racial composition of students in Salina?
Salina public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Salina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Salina include: Heusner Elementary School vs. Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Ell-saline Elementary School vs. Oakdale Elementary School, Ell-saline Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School
