For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 838 students in Bracken County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Bracken County, KY are Taylor Elementary School and Augusta Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bracken County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Bracken County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bracken County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Gibson Dr
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Augusta Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Bracken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bracken County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Bracken County, KY include Taylor Elementary School and Augusta Independent School.
How many public preschools are located in Bracken County?
2 public preschools are located in Bracken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bracken County?
Bracken County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Bracken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bracken County include: Taylor Elementary School vs. Augusta Independent School, Augusta Independent School vs. Taylor Elementary School
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