For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,382 students in Arkansas City, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Arkansas City, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and C 4 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas City, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Arkansas City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Arkansas City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
C 4 Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11945 292nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
I X L Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Arkansas City, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Arkansas City, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and C 4 Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arkansas City?
6 public preschools are located in Arkansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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