For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,019 students in Shepherdsville, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shepherdsville, KY are Cedar Grove Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and Roby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shepherdsville, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Shepherdsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Shepherdsville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Cedar Grove Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4682 North Preston Hwy.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Roby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1148 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Shepherdsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
527 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shepherdsville, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shepherdsville, KY include Cedar Grove Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and Roby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shepherdsville?
4 public preschools are located in Shepherdsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherdsville?
Shepherdsville public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Shepherdsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shepherdsville include: Roby Elementary School vs. Freedom Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School vs. Freedom Elementary School, Roby Elementary School vs. Cedar Grove Elementary School
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