Top 3 Best Letcher County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,468 students in Letcher County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Letcher County, KY are Cowan Elementary School, West Whitesburg Elementary School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Letcher County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Letcher County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Letcher County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowan Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
West Whitesburg Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Jenkins Independent School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Letcher County, KY

Letcher County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
344 Coal Ave
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
16040 Hwy 160
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
160 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-0707
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Letcher County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Letcher County, KY include Cowan Elementary School, West Whitesburg Elementary School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Letcher County, KY?
4 public preschools are located in Letcher County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County, KY?
Letcher County, KY public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 22% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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