For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,015 students in Boyd County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Boyd County, KY are Star Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Catlettsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Boyd County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
258 Mcknight St Ww
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3348 Court St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Gr: PK | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
12307 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boyd County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boyd County, KY include Star Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Catlettsburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Boyd County?
5 public preschools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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