For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,578 students in Barbourville, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barbourville, KY are G R Hampton Elementary School, Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Barbourville City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbourville, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Barbourville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barbourville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G R Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2840
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2849
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2849
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Barbourville City School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Gr: PK-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Ky 3439d
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2832
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2832
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Barbourville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 3%
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Knox Inspire Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barbourville, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barbourville, KY include G R Hampton Elementary School, Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Barbourville City School.
How many public preschools are located in Barbourville?
4 public preschools are located in Barbourville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbourville?
Barbourville public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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