For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,023 students in Washington County, KY.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, KY are North Washington Elementary School and Washington County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Washington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Washington County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Care Academy, Inc. High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
N
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-0400
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
318 Fredericktown Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Grades: 1-7
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, KY?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, KY include North Washington Elementary School and Washington County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
2 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public preschools average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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