For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,613 students in Spencer County, KY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Spencer County, KY are Spencer County Elementary School and Taylorsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Spencer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Spencer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer County Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1265 Mt. Washington Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Highview Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
206 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Spencer County, KY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Spencer County, KY include Spencer County Elementary School and Taylorsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Spencer County?
3 public preschools are located in Spencer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County?
Spencer County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Spencer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Spencer County include: Taylorsville Elementary School vs. Spencer County Elementary School, Spencer County Elementary School vs. Taylorsville Elementary School
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