For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,471 students in Barren County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Barren County, KY are North Jackson Elementary School, Temple Hill Elementary School and South Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barren County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Barren County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8788 Tompkinsville Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
South Green Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Red Cross Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Parkview Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Austin Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2477 Austin Tracy Rd
Lucas, KY 42156
(270) 646-2236
Lucas, KY 42156
(270) 646-2236
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Hiseville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Cardinal Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Park City Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Indian Mill Rd
Park City, KY 42160
(270) 749-5665
Park City, KY 42160
(270) 749-5665
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Caverna Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Dixie Hwy
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Barren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
317 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
629 West cherry street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Gr: 6-12
Glasgow Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Gr: 4-12
692 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Happy Valley Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barren County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Barren County, KY include North Jackson Elementary School, Temple Hill Elementary School and South Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barren County?
10 public preschools are located in Barren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barren County?
Barren County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Barren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barren County include: Temple Hill Elementary School vs. South Green Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, North Jackson Elementary School vs. South Green Elementary School
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