For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,814 students in 42025, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in 42025, KY are Central Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and Sharpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42025 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42025, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42025, KY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Us Hwy 68 W
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
South Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Jonathan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9207 Us Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
42025, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Star Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 42025, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in 42025, KY include Central Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and Sharpe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42025?
5 public preschools are located in 42025.
What is the racial composition of students in 42025?
42025 public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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