For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 267 students in Ness County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Ness County, KS are Western Plains North Elementary School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains South Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ness County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ness County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ness County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Plains North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2352
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Ness City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Chestnut
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Western Plains South Elem/jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Burgess
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Ness County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 218
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Bazine, KS 67516
(785) 398-2535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
311 W. Ogden
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Ransom, KS 67572
(785) 731-2434
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ness County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Ness County, KS include Western Plains North Elementary School, Ness City Elementary School and Western Plains South Elem/jr High School.
How many public preschools are located in Ness County?
3 public preschools are located in Ness County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ness County?
Ness County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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