For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,043 students in Junction City, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Junction City, KS are Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Junction City, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Junction City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Junction City, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 W Ash
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Hickory Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 E Grandview Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Lincoln
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1625 St Marys Rd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Washington
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Junction City, Kansas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6344 Hampton Place
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
410 W 2nd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
920 West 6th St
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Junction City, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Junction City, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Junction City?
7 public preschools are located in Junction City.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction City?
Junction City public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Junction City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Junction City include: Westwood Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Sheridan Elementary School
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