For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,138 students in Knox County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, KY are G R Hampton Elementary School, Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Barbourville City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G R Hampton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-4169
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-4169
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-6524
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-6524
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Barbourville City School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Ky 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3496
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3496
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Flat Lick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Kentucky 3085
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 542-4712
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 542-4712
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Girdler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 11 North
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 546-4859
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 546-4859
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Church Street
Artemus, KY 40903
(606) 546-4459
Artemus, KY 40903
(606) 546-4459
Grades: K-6
| 108 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Knox County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, KY include G R Hampton Elementary School, Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Barbourville City School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County?
6 public preschools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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