For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,964 students in Greenup County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Greenup County, KY are Russell Primary School, Greysbranch Elementary School and Campbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Greenup County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Gr: PK-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Greysbranch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Argillite Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4157 St. Rt. 1
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Wurtland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 East St
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Greenup County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 Long St
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Gr: 4-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Gr: 4-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Greenup County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Greenup County, KY include Russell Primary School, Greysbranch Elementary School and Campbell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Greenup County?
6 public preschools are located in Greenup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Greenup County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greenup County include: Mckell Elementary School vs. Greysbranch Elementary School, Argillite Elementary School vs. Wurtland Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School vs. Russell Primary School
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