Public preschools in Kentucky achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 47% (2026-27).
The public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Kentucky is Farmington Elementary School and Murray Elementary School, each with 80-84%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 67%
82%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 71%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Kentucky (KY) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46% | 47% |
| 2022 | 45% | 47% |
| 2021 | 42% | 46% |
| 2019 | 56% | 51% |
| 2018 | 56% | 50% |
| 2017 | 56% | 53% |
| 2016 | 56% | 54% |
| 2015 | 55% | 54% |
| 2014 | 54% | 66% |
| 2013 | 51% | 67% |
| 2012 | 48% | 71% |
| 2011 | 72% | 72% |
| 2010 | 72% | 72% |
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Preschools in Kentucky (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-3
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Rank: #33.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-8
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Keavy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
598 W Hwy 312
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Kyrock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Sublimity Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
900 Sublimity School Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
Rank: #88.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: PK-5
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Rank: #99.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: PK-5
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Rank: #1010.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Cold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
London Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: PK-5
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: PK-5
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: PK-6
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: PK-5
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Rank: #2020.
Hunter Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-5
8325 S Us 25
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 862-4655
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 862-4655
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-5
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-5
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Pikeville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-6
105 Bailey Blvd.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-5
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-5
1661 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Carter City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-6
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Ft Wright Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Grant's Lick Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
944 Clay Ridge Rd.
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2129
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-2129
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Heath Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Symsonia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-6
11730 State Route 131
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Viper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Kentucky average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency is 47%% for 2026-27.
What are the public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Kentucky?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Kentucky include Farmington Elementary School, Murray Elementary School and Anchorage Independent Public School.
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