For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,986 students in Grayson County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Grayson County, KY are Oran P Lawler Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and Caneyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, 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 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grayson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Millerstown Street
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Caneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
H W Wilkey Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
130 Wallace Avenue
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grayson County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Grayson County, KY include Oran P Lawler Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and Caneyville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grayson County?
5 public preschools are located in Grayson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grayson County include: H W Wilkey Elementary School vs. Clarkson Elementary School, Caneyville Elementary School vs. Clarkson Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School vs. H W Wilkey Elementary School
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