Best Boyd County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,015 students in Boyd County, KY.

The top ranked public preschools in Boyd County, KY are Star Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Catlettsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Boyd County, KY public preschools have an score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Boyd County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Star Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
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8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756

Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Fairview Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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258 Mcknight St Ww
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528

Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

Catlettsburg Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3348 Court St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515

Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: n/an/a

Ashland Head Start

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1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715

Gr: PK | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: n/an/a

Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy

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12307 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110

Gr: PK | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boyd County, KY

Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758

Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110

Gr: 6-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Boyd County Early Childhood Learning Center Sou (Closed 2020)

12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500

Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Hatcher Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2732

Gr: K-6

Ramey-estep High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801

Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Ramey-estep School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2901 W Pigeon Roost Dr
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801

Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Boyd County, KY?

The top ranked public preschools in Boyd County, KY include Star Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Catlettsburg Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Boyd County?

5 public preschools are located in Boyd County.

What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?

Boyd County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).