For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,073 students in Pendleton County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pendleton County, KY are Northern Elementary School and Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pendleton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Pendleton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 Hwy 177 E
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pendleton County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pendleton County, KY include Northern Elementary School and Southern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pendleton County?
2 public preschools are located in Pendleton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Pendleton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pendleton County include: Southern Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. Southern Elementary School
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