For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 973 students in Leitchfield, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Leitchfield, KY are Oran P Lawler Elementary School and H W Wilkey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leitchfield, 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 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Leitchfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Leitchfield, KY (2026)
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.
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 Leitchfield, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Leitchfield, KY include Oran P Lawler Elementary School and H W Wilkey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leitchfield?
3 public preschools are located in Leitchfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Leitchfield?
Leitchfield public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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