For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 789 students in Paintsville, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Paintsville, KY are Paintsville Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paintsville, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Paintsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Paintsville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paintsville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Paintsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tiger Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Paintsville, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Paintsville, KY include Paintsville Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Paintsville?
2 public preschools are located in Paintsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville?
Paintsville public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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