For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,189 students in Ohio County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Ohio County, KY are Horse Branch Elementary School, Fordsville Elementary School and Wayland Alexander Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Ohio County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Ohio County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horse Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11980 Us Hwy 62 E
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Horse Branch, KY 42349
(270) 274-4662
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Fordsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
359 W Main St
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Fordsville, KY 42343
(270) 276-3601
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Oakwood Dr
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 656 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3836 Us Hwy 231 S
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Us Hwy 62 E
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
(270) 274-4478
Grades: PK-6
| 531 students
Rank: #66.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4008 St Rt 85 E
Centertown, KY 42328
(270) 274-7643
Centertown, KY 42328
(270) 274-7643
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ohio County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Ohio County, KY include Horse Branch Elementary School, Fordsville Elementary School and Wayland Alexander Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ohio County, KY?
6 public preschools are located in Ohio County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio County, KY?
Ohio 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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