For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 453 students in Dayton, KY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dayton, KY is Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, KY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dayton, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, KY include Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dayton?
1 public preschools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public preschools minority enrollment is 22% 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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