For the 2026 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 (2026)
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%
Hays, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
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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