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Best Kentucky Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 53 blue ribbon public preschools serving 23,488 students in Kentucky.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Kentucky are Anchorage Independent Public School, Murray Elementary School and Donald E. Cline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
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 Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Kentucky (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Gr: PK-3 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5586 E Alexandria Dr
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 781-4544
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Cold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7730 State Rt 121 S
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Carter City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Heath Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Gr: PK-6 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2515 Hwy 1394
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Cumberland Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4120
Gr: PK-3 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stopher Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14417 Aiken Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2424.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2525.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Wyan-pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2330 Keavy Road
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2727.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Gr: PK-6 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Glendover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
710 Glendover Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3403
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5252 St. Rt 97
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3030.
Graves County Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4901
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3131.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
121 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3232.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3333.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3434.
Ezel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
31 Walnut Street
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3535.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9656 Ky 54
Whitesville, KY 42378
(270) 852-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Kentucky include Anchorage Independent Public School, Murray Elementary School and Donald E. Cline Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Kentucky?
53 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon 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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