For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 856 students in Monroe County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, KY are Gamaliel Elementary School, Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Falcon Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, KY include Gamaliel Elementary School, Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County, KY?
3 public preschools are located in Monroe County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, KY?
Monroe County, KY public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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