For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 692 students in Ashland, KY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Ashland, KY is Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ashland, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
258 Mcknight St Ww
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Gr: PK | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
12307 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Ashland, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, KY include Fairview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ashland?
3 public preschools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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