Best Washington County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
N
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
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 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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