For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,168 students in Covington, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, KY are Ft Wright Elementary School and Mary A. Goetz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Gr: PK | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Covington, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Covington Adult High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Holmes Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 581-7513
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
25th And Madison
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 655-9545
Gr: 8-9 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Kenton Central Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1030 Old State Rd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 491-5775
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
150 Adela St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 655-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
North Key Community Care (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 344-8888
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Northkey Com Care Intensive Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-1900
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1516 Scott St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5817
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Covington, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, KY include Ft Wright Elementary School and Mary A. Goetz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington?
3 public preschools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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