For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,023 students in Washington County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, KY are North Washington Elementary School and Washington County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Washington County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Care Academy, Inc. High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
N
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
318 Fredericktown Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Gr: 1-7 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, KY include North Washington Elementary School and Washington County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
2 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% 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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