For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 406 students in Central City, KY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Central City, KY is Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, KY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Central City, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Central City, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Central City, KY include Central City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Central City?
1 public preschools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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