For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 861 students in Murray, KY. The top-ranked public preschool in Murray, KY is Murray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Murray, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Gr: PK-3 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
2106-a College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7410
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7410
Gr: PK | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Murray, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-4633
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 38%
227 North Lp Miller St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 767-9229
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Murray, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Murray, KY include Murray Elementary School. Murray has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public preschools are located in Murray?
3 public preschools are located in Murray.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray?
Murray public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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