For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,843 students in Bell County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bell County, KY are Bell Central School Center, Yellow Creek School Center and Pineville Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Central School Center
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9821 Us 25-e
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3104
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3104
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Yellow Creek School Center
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4840 West Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Pineville Independent School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Gr: PK-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Page School Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 Page School Road
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5207
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5207
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Right Fork School Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5296 Hwy. 221
Stoney Fork, KY 40988
(606) 337-3271
Stoney Fork, KY 40988
(606) 337-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Frakes School Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Henderson Settlement Loop
Frakes, KY 40940
(606) 337-2921
Frakes, KY 40940
(606) 337-2921
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Lone Jack School Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Creech Hollow Road
Fourmile, KY 40939
(606) 337-9461
Fourmile, KY 40939
(606) 337-9461
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Middlesboro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bell County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bell County, KY include Bell Central School Center, Yellow Creek School Center and Pineville Independent School.
How many public preschools are located in Bell County?
8 public preschools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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