Best Knox County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,166 students in Knox County, KY.

The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, KY are G R Hampton Elementary School, Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Barbourville City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Knox County, KY public preschools have an score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

G R Hampton Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2840

Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

Jesse D Lay Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
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220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2849

Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Barbourville City School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
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140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129

Gr: PK-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #44.

Dewitt Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
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138 Ky 718
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2834

Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #55.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1000 Ky 3439d
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2832

Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #66.

Flat Lick Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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110 Kentucky 3085
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2836

Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #77.

Girdler Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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5452 N Ky 11
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 645-2838

Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, KY

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Artemus Elementary School (Closed 2009)

180 Church Street
Artemus, KY 40903
(606) 546-4459

Gr: K-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Barbourville Elementary School (Closed 2006)

140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144

Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Barbourville High School (Closed 2006)

140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129

Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Knox Inspire Academy (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830

Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Knox County, KY?

The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, KY include G R Hampton Elementary School, Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Barbourville City School.

How many public preschools are located in Knox County?

7 public preschools are located in Knox County.

What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?

Knox County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).