For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 255 students in Smith County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Smith County, KS is Smith Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, 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 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Gr: K-3 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Smith County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Smith County, KS include Smith Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Smith County?
1 public preschools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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