For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 809 students in Knott County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Knott County, KY are Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Hindman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knott County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Knott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Knott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9795 Hwy 550 E
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Emmalena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8343 W Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Hindman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
875 W Main St
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Knott County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Knott County, KY include Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Hindman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knott County?
3 public preschools are located in Knott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knott County?
Knott County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Knott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Knott County include: Jones Fork Elementary School vs. Emmalena Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School vs. Jones Fork Elementary School
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