For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,446 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 29% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Letcher County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Letcher County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
West Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Jenkins Independent School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Letcher County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
344 Coal Ave
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 1%
11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
16040 Hwy 160
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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?
4 public preschools are located in Letcher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Letcher County?
Letcher County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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