For the 2025 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, Catlettsburg Elementary School and Fairview 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 average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3348 Court St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Mcknight St Ww
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Grades: PK
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
12307 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Grades: PK
| 239 students
Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Grades: 6-11
| 18 students
12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Grades: PK
| 120 students
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2732
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2732
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Ramey-estep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Ramey-estep School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 W Pigeon Roost Dr
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
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, Catlettsburg Elementary School and Fairview 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).
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