For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 645 students in Nicholas County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Nicholas County, KY is Nicholas County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholas County, KY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Nicholas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nicholas County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nicholas County, KY include Nicholas County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nicholas County?
1 public preschools are located in Nicholas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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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