For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 864 students in Mount Vernon, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, KY are Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Vernon, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roundstone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 N Wilderness Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, KY include Roundstone Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public preschools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mount Vernon include: Roundstone Elementary School vs. Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Elementary School vs. Roundstone Elementary School
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