Top 5 Best Knox County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,084 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 average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G R Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-4169
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-6524
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Barbourville City School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ky 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3496
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Flat Lick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Kentucky 3085
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 542-4712
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #66.
Girdler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 11 North
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 546-4859
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, KY

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Church Street
Artemus, KY 40903
(606) 546-4459
Grades: K-6
| 108 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students

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, KY?
6 public preschools are located in Knox County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, KY?
Knox County, KY public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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