For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,006 students in Marion County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, KS are Hillsboro Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Goessel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Goessel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-8118
Goessel, KS 67053
(620) 367-8118
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Centre
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Peabody-burns Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 Elm Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, KS include Hillsboro Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Goessel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
5 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: Hillsboro Elementary School vs. Marion Elementary School, Marion Elementary School vs. Hillsboro Elementary School
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