Best Letcher County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and 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 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Letcher County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cowan Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195

Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

West Whitesburg Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538

Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #33.

Martha Jane Potter Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544

Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #44.

Jenkins Independent School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184

Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

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

Letcher County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Beckham Bates Elementary School (Closed 2013)

6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7812

Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Fleming Neon High School (Closed 2006)

344 Coal Ave
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-7597

Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Jenkins Elementary School (Closed 2009)

11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
(606) 832-2711

Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Kingdom Come Settlement Elementary School (Closed 2008)

16040 Hwy 160
Linefork, KY 41833
(606) 589-2745

Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Letcher Elementary School (Closed 2023)

160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524

Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Letcher High School (Closed 2006)

160 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-0707

Gr: 9-12 | 178 students

Letcher Middle School (Closed 2023)

162 Lhs Dr
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 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).