Best 42261 Kentucky Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,056 students in 42261, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 42261, KY are Morgantown Elementary School and North Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 42261 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 42261, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 42261, KY Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 42261 Kentucky

42261, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5435 Caneyville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 42261, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 42261, KY include Morgantown Elementary School and North Butler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 42261?
2 public preschools are located in 42261.
What is the racial composition of students in 42261?
42261 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% 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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