For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 536 students in 41179, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 41179, KY are Laurel Elementary School and Lewis County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 41179 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 41179, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 41179, KY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
41179, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foster Meade Vocational Education Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
N
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 41179, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 41179, KY include Laurel Elementary School and Lewis County Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 41179?
2 public preschools are located in 41179.
What is the racial composition of students in 41179?
41179 public preschools minority enrollment is 4% 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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