For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,792 students in Campbell County, KY. The top ranked public preschools in Campbell County, KY are Donald E. Cline Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and Grant's Lick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Campbell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Grant's Lick Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
944 Clay Ridge Rd.
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2129
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
John W. Reiley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10631 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2118
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Campbell Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Grandview Rd
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 448-4780
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 448-4780
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 Crossroads Boulevard
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Grandview Avenue
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-4355
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 261-4355
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Campbell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10517 Mary Engles Hwy
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
California, KY 41007
(859) 635-5222
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Alexandria Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
C.e. Mccormick Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
50 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4101
Gr: 9-12
Campbell County Central (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Gr: K-12
515 Main And Renshaw
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-0639
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Gr: 7-12
The Phoenix Program Special Education (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
10 E Alexandria
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Regional Programs School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
101 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2173
Gr: 6 | 1 student
101 W Third St
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Silver Grove, KY 41085
(859) 441-3894
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Campbell County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Campbell County, KY include Donald E. Cline Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and Grant's Lick Elementary School. Campbell County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public preschools are located in Campbell County?
11 public preschools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Campbell County include: Grant's Lick Elementary School vs. John W. Reiley Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Moyer Elementary School, Campbell Ridge Elementary School vs. Crossroads Elementary School
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