For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 9,467 students in Boone County, KY. The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, KY are New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Thornwilde Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1760 Elmburn Ln
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
875 North Bend Rd
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6775 Mcville Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5946 Orient St
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Steeplechase Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
472 Chambers Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
A M Yealey Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Center St
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Ockerman Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8250 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Hillard Collins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
18 School Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-4181
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, KY include New Haven Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School and Shirley Mann Elementary School. Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County?
16 public preschools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Boone County include: Charles H. Kelly Elementary School vs. Burlington Elementary School, New Haven Elementary School vs. Shirley Mann Elementary School, Shirley Mann Elementary School vs. New Haven Elementary School
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