For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,234 students in Montgomery County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, KS are Lincoln Memorial Elementary School, Lincoln Central Elementary School and Thayer Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E First
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Main
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Thayer Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S. Cline
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6430
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6430
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2108 W 4th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
701 W 4th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
200 Walnut
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, KS include Lincoln Memorial Elementary School, Lincoln Central Elementary School and Thayer Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Lincoln Central Elementary School vs. Community Elementary School, Community Elementary School vs. Lincoln Central Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Lincoln Central Elementary School
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