Top 5 Best Carter County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,689 students in Carter County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Carter County, KY are Carter City Elementary School, Olive Hill Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Carter County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter City Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Olive Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tygart Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carter County, KY

Carter County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12594 St Hwy 2
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
21039 West Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Carter County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Carter County, KY include Carter City Elementary School, Olive Hill Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carter County, KY?
5 public preschools are located in Carter County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County, KY?
Carter County, KY public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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