For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 426 students in Republic County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Republic County, KS are Pike Valley Elementary School and Belleville East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Republic 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 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Republic County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Republic County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Grant
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Courtland, KS 66939
(785) 374-4221
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Belleville East Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1811 O. Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Republic County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 469
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
P O Box 469
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Gr: 5-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Box 167
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Box 167
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 729-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
24th & P Street
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
915 18th St
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Belleville, KS 66935
(785) 527-5669
Gr: 5-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Republic County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Republic County, KS include Pike Valley Elementary School and Belleville East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Republic County?
2 public preschools are located in Republic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Republic County?
Republic County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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