For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 657 students in Tompkinsville, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Tompkinsville, KY are Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkinsville, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Tompkinsville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tompkinsville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Tompkinsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Falcon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tompkinsville, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Tompkinsville, KY include Tompkinsville Elementary School and Joe Harrison Carter.
How many public preschools are located in Tompkinsville?
2 public preschools are located in Tompkinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkinsville?
Tompkinsville public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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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