For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 368 students in Barber County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Barber County, KS are South Barber Pre-k-6 and Medicine Lodge Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barber County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barber County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lodge Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Walnut St.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Barber County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 El Dorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
100 B.h. Born Blvd.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
1220 N 8th
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
301 E Central
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barber County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Barber County, KS include South Barber Pre-k-6 and Medicine Lodge Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Barber County?
2 public preschools are located in Barber County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barber County?
Barber County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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