For the 2024 school year, there are 50 blue ribbon public preschools serving 21,066 students in Kentucky.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Kentucky are Carter City Elementary School, Anchorage Independent Public School and Fancy Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Kentucky (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter City Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #99.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1212.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1313.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1414.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2515 Hwy 1394
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1919.
Graves County Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #2020.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #2121.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2222.
Glendover Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
710 Glendover Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3403
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3403
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2323.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5252 St. Rt 97
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #2424.
Stopher Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14417 Aiken Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #2525.
Wyan-pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 Keavy Road
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2626.
Heath Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2727.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Grades: PK-6
| 765 students
Rank: #2828.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 College St
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Grades: PK-8
| 625 students
Rank: #2929.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #3030.
West Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Hwy 56
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7650
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #3131.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9656 Ky 54
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 852-7670
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 852-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #3232.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #3333.
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #3434.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #3535.
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1940 Eastland Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Kentucky include Carter City Elementary School, Anchorage Independent Public School and Fancy Farm Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Kentucky?
50 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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