For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,150 students in Florence, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Florence, KY are Erpenbeck Elementary School, A M Yealey Elementary School and Florence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Florence have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Florence, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
A M Yealey Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Center St
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Ockerman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8250 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #55.
Hillard Collins Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Florence, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Florence, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Florence, KY include Erpenbeck Elementary School, A M Yealey Elementary School and Florence Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Florence?
5 public preschools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Florence include: Hillard Collins Elementary School vs. Florence Elementary School, Florence Elementary School vs. Hillard Collins Elementary School, Ockerman Elementary School vs. Erpenbeck Elementary School
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