For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,694 students in 42431, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 42431, KY are Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Jesse Stuart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42431 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42431, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 42431, KY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
West Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Anton Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Hayes Ave.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 42431, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 42431, KY include Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Jesse Stuart Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42431?
4 public preschools are located in 42431.
What is the racial composition of students in 42431?
42431 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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