For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 257 students in Hays, KS.
The top ranked public preschool in Hays, KS is Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays, KS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Hays have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hays, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
1309 Fort
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
892 Munjor Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2630
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
305 Main
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hays, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Hays, KS include Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hays?
1 public preschools are located in Hays.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays?
Hays public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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