For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,607 students in Saline County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, KS are Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Southeast Saline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saline County (2025-26)
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.
Southeast Saline Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5056 E K-4 Highway
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4215
Gypsum, KS 67448
(785) 536-4215
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
Saline County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 225-6633
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saline County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, KS include Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Southeast Saline Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
10 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saline County include: Sunset Elementary School vs. Heusner Elementary School, Ell-saline Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School
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