For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,766 students in 42025, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 42025, KY are Central Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and South Marshall 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 40% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42025, KY 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 42025, KY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
South Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Us Hwy 68 W
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Jonathan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9207 Us Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
42025, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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 South Marshall 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 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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