For the 2025 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 32% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E First
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9240
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Thayer Schools
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S. Cline
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6430
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6430
Grades: PK-6
| 1,022 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Grades: PK-2
| 353 students
Montgomery County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2108 W 4th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6870
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
701 W 4th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6850
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Grades: 3-4
| 291 students
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Grades: 1-8
| 235 students
200 Walnut
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6880
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
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. Community Elementary School
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