For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,510 students in Christian County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Christian County, KY are Crofton Elementary School, Sinking Fork Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Christian County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12145 S Madisonville Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 887-7190
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 887-7190
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sinking Fork Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Pembroke-oak Grove Rd
Pembroke, KY 42266
(270) 887-7290
Pembroke, KY 42266
(270) 887-7290
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
South Christian Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12340 Herndon-oak Grove Rd
Herndon, KY 42236
(270) 887-7350
Herndon, KY 42236
(270) 887-7350
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 887-7000
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 887-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
210 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7401
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7401
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 60%
2115 Airborne St.
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1208
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1208
Gr: PK-5
814 Belmont St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7170
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7170
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
313 Blane Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1101 Bastogne Ave.
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1219
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1219
Gr: 9-12
141 Highland School Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1270
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1270
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
3910 Nassau Circle
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7210
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7210
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
675 Mississippi Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(931) 431-6211
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(931) 431-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students
12015 Greenville Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7250
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
4718 Polk Road
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1212
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students
585 South Carolina Ave.
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1215
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1215
Gr: 6-8
313 Morningside Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1290
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1290
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
7409 Mcauliffe Loop
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1213
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1213
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Christian County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Christian County, KY include Crofton Elementary School, Sinking Fork Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Christian County?
9 public preschools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Christian County include: Sinking Fork Elementary School vs. South Christian Elementary School, South Christian Elementary School vs. Sinking Fork Elementary School, Pembroke Elementary School vs. South Christian Elementary School
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